Telecommunications Analyst

As a Telecommunication Analyst in the Global IT Category team, you will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing the organizations global telecommunications infrastructure, including internet access, voice and data services, circuits, and SD-WAN technologies. Your role will involve conducting market intelligence research, analyzing current telecom spends, collaborating with procurement teams and IT stakeholders, and providing insights to optimize telecom services while reducing costs. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct market intelligence research to identify trends, pricing benchmarks, and emerging technologies in the telecommunications space. - Analyze current telecom spends, usage, and vendor performance across internet access, voice, data, circuits, and SD-WAN. - Collaborate with procurement teams and IT stakeholders to support RFPs, vendor negotiations, and contract reviews. - Provide insights and recommendations to optimize telecom services and reduce costs while maintaining service quality. - Support the development of category strategies and sourcing plans aligned with global IT objectives. - Maintain and update telecom inventory, usage reports, and dashboards for internal stakeholders. - Partner with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, and Legal to ensure alignment and compliance. - Monitor and report on telecom service performance, SLAs, and vendor risk. - Conduct a thorough review and negotiation of contract terms prior to execution. - Drive supplier relationships and coordinate business reviews with telecom vendors. - Collaborate with the Category Manager to align with the global strategy. - Drive initiatives for year-on-year cost optimization and savings. Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. - 3+ years of experience in telecommunications analysis, sourcing, or network operations. - Strong understanding of: - Internet access technologies - Voice and data services - Circuit provisioning and optimization - Network architecture and SD-WAN solutions - Experience with market intelligence tools and telecom expense management platforms. - Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work independently in a remote, global team environment. Preferred Skills: - Experience in global telecom sourcing or vendor management. - Familiarity with telecom regulatory environments and compliance standards. - Knowledge of cloud-based networking and digital transformation initiatives.,