Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Business Skills, Collocation, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Finance, Industry Standards, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Microsoft Exchange Server, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales, ServiceNow, Supply Chain Management, Technical Analysis, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Industry, Telecommunications Standards, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
8 days ago
Overview
Job Purpose
The TEM-Souring Analyst will lead telecom and colocation purchasing for North and South America. This includes completing RFQs, cost analysis, KMZ reviews, contract negotiations, inventory management, and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, honest, and proactive individual with excellent analytical skills, communication skills, and business acumen.
The role includes but is not limited to, working directly with the engineering teams to determine requirements and initiate bids with multiple vendors to determine the best solution and pricing. Managing the full lifecycle: quoting, ordering, implementation, and inventory record creation.
Responsibilities
Initiate and track vendor bids and perform cost and technical analysis
Expanding and maintaining a large diverse network of telecom and datacenter suppliers
Review contracts and sales order forms
Manage negotiations, disputes, and escalations
Maintain industry knowledge and proactively stay current
Have a working understanding of telecommunications and colocation services and engineering
Experience in Telecom Procurement with experience working directly with global telecommunications suppliers
Experience reviewing KMZ/KML
Analyze Telecom Data to identify cost savings and benchmark rates
Understanding of ServiceNow is preferable
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in the Telecom Sourcing industry
Previous experience in telecom sourcing, procurement, or a related field.
Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools, excellent negotiation skills, and knowledge of telecom industry standards and practices.
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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.