Global Telecom Infrastructure Negotiator

Google LLC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Johannesburg seeks a Strategic Negotiator to lead global network acquisitions. You will negotiate infrastructure deals with telecom operators, data centers, and transport providers, driving cost-efficient outcomes and scalable partnerships.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least six years structuring wholesale telecom contracts, with deep knowledge of fiber, colocation, and transport services, plus strong financial acumen and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in structuring wholesale telecommunications infrastructure agreements within the telecommunications sector, specifically in fiber networks, colocation data centers, and transport services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key commercial partners including telecommunications companies, network carriers and colocation operators for managing asset acquisition, deep edge network penetration, and Cloud partnerships.
• Cultivate and grow relationships with vendors and partners to facilitate on-time execution of high-quality contracts and orders.
• Work closely with legal, planning, tax, policy and treasury teams, identifying cost-effective solutions and optimal commercial frameworks for our needs.
• Discuss and implement commercial frameworks that allow for predictable, efficient delivery of assets to meet the needs of Google's portfolio of products and services.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google LLC in Johannesburg seeks a Strategic Negotiator to lead global network acquisitions. You will negotiate infrastructure deals with telecom operators, data centers, and transport providers, driving cost-efficient outcomes and scalable partnerships.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least six years structuring wholesale telecom contracts, with deep knowledge of fiber, colocation, and transport services, plus strong financial acumen and relationship-building skills.