Vendor Relationship Manager

Job Description

What this Job Entails: The Vendor Management role will be responsible for managing multiple suppliers who provide telecommunications services to our client, including resolution of complex billing issues and ensuring data integrity of client s TEM platform for accurate reporting and auditing of telecommunications expenses. Additionally, the Vendor Management role is responsible for ensuring there is adequate funding available to make timely and accurate payment of all supplier invoices and plays a key role in delivering high-value services to the business stakeholders. Scope: Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues Works on problems of moderate scope Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects Your Roles and Responsibilities: Participate in managing global supplier relationship from an invoice perspective Engage in resolving complex billing issues to resolution Participate in managing the funding process to ensure adequate funding exists using client AP policies and procedures Initiate cost savings claims with suppliers when amounts billed deviate from contractual pricing Engage in overseeing data integrity of vendor accounts in database Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data quality throughout the process Maintain vendor and internal relationships to ensure timely payment, resolution of billing questions/issues and disputes Communicate with negotiators, project managers, legal, and finance to ensure adherence to contracted commercial terms Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position Required Qualifications/Skills: Bachelor s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Builds productive internal and external working relationships Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills Ability to interact with multiple levels within a company Able to work successfully both individually as well as to contribute as a team player Level spreadsheets and basic data analytics skills Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills Attention to detail and a sense of urgency Ability to meet deadlines on a consistent basis Understanding of technical concepts related to data center operations and/or network backbone operations preferred Self-starter with ability to accept responsibility for projects and see them through to completion Preferred Qualifications: Telecom/data center cost experience Physical Demand Work Environment: Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment Must be able to use a computer Must have the ability to communicate effectively Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers