Network Telecom Sourcing Consultant Resource

POSITION TITLE: Network Telecom Sourcing Consultant Resource
LOCATION: Philadelphia, Jersey City, or Atlanta Offices - in office 3 to 4 days a week.
DURATION: 9-month engagement – work to hire

***WILL SHORTLIST ON TUESDAY, 3/24

Job Description:
• Network Telecom Sourcing responsibilities include coordinating sourcing activities required for projects that require an understanding of telecommunications and network technologies. Global experience is a plus.
• Understanding of contract pricing and agreement structure relevant to telecommunication services, wireless, network equipment manufacturers, collocation services, collaboration, AV systems and SIP/VOIP.
• Understanding of telecom expenses management providers and purchase order processing.
• Manage deadlines, monitor and summarize progress of projects
• Communicate and coordinate with internal teams
• Work directly with internal clients to ensure deliveries across all projects
• Knowledge of supplier base and their services including (but not limited to): Telecommunication, Telecommunication, Lumen, Zayo, Colt, Singtel, Telefonica, Megaport, ARISTA, Cisco, Juniper, F5, Netscout, NTT, WWT, SHI, Forte, Blackbox, Intrado, Vertiv, Dartpoint, Oracle, Cresta, Sierra Intelligence, Decagon AI, Equinix and Fujitsu.
• Software sourcing experience is a plus.

Skills required:
• Knowledge of ARIBA
• Excellent in MS Office 365 applications and SharePoint. Strong Excel knowledge a plus.
• Strong time management skills
• Sourcing experience / Contract negotiation skills
• Ability to engage and interact with functional leads
• Ability to capture and analyze data to help make decisions