Job title: sr manager vendor management (regional vm om)
Must haves/requirements:
IWireless and/or telecommunications experience deployment / construction / integration & optimization.
IiContract management, project financial process controlUnderstanding of sow’s/rfp’s and project deliverables / milestones.
IiiAdvanced microsoft excel knowledge ie..pivots/formulas/v lookup/index, and highly proficient in ms office products including word, and powerpoint.
IvDemonstrated competency in both oral and written communication required with ability to develop, plan, organize, and prioritize multiple complex assignments and projects.
VAnalyzes performance of process activities and data, identify problem areas, and present findings in clear, concise charts, graphs, tables, or summaries
Education:
- bachelor`s degree or at least 5 -10 years of directly related experience is required.
Years of experience required:
- at least 5 -10 years of directly related experience is required
- prior experience in contract management, project financial process control and contract auditing required.
- wireless and/or telecommunications deployment experience required, including construction, commissioning and integration, optimization and operations.
- project and construction management experience is a plus.
- prior management experience required.
- must possess initiative, think strategically and work in a team environment to implement action plans and achieve goals.
- demonstrated understanding of legal, financial and operational processes that meet company objective.
Additional notes:
- local candidates required but if they are exceptional then might consider 100% remote but that is not preferred
Position summary:
Responsible for the management and strategic direction of sea`s vendor management functionThis role will manage vendors, contract negotiations, vendor performance evaluations, project contract compliance and vendor compliance auditsThis role will provide support for multiple departments across sea in support of the overall business strategyThis role will manage a small team with focus on supporting policies and process and ensuring implementation and control,
Common essentials/duties and responsibilities:
• responsible for the success and effectiveness of the vendor management department.
• manage vendors while providing contract guidance to deployment, legal, and purchasing departments.
• execute any or all parts of vendor selection and evaluation, pricing and contract negotiations, and vendor contract compliance.
• engage when required sea’s field deployment programsFluency in relevant vendor agreements ability to execute negotiation strategies when necessary.
• evaluate and validate vendor performance and establish and lead periodic review procedure on a quarterly or annual basis.
• manage vendor invoices and purchase order requests in sea’s systems.
• report and explain vendor status associated to deployment projects.
• manage contract-driven processes and implement into the individual projects.
• resolve contract disputes between sea and vendors.
• manage time sensitive deadlines
• provide vendor training and assistance in sea systems.
• has responsibility for the operational performance of a small regional team.
• supports the resolution of operational problems.
Background/experience:
• bachelor`s degree at least 5 -10 years of directly related experience is required.
• prior experience in contract management, project financial process control and contract auditing required.
• wireless and/or telecommunications deployment experience required, including construction, commissioning and integration, optimization and operations.
• project and construction management experience is a plus.
• prior management experience required.
• must possess initiative, think strategically and work in a team environment to implement action plans and achieve goals.
• demonstrated understanding of legal, financial and operational processes that meet company objectiveHigh level of proficient in ms office products including excel, word, and powerpoint.
Necessary skills and attributes:
• demonstrated competency in both oral and written communication required with ability to develop successful team partnership with internal and external clients, sales representatives, senior management, and suppliers.
• develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all assigned levels within and outside the company.
• excellent verbal and written communication skills to successfully negotiate with vendors and customers and communicate the company’s requirements.
• understanding of contractual terms and obligations to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• plan, organize, and prioritize multiple complex assignments and projectsWorking knowledge and expertise with excel, word, and power point, and ability to quickly document findings in a presentation form.
• work independently and in a team environment in order to achieve personal and team goals and complete assignments within established time frames.
• demonstrated excellence in time management skills and follow up to ensure meeting on time deliverables.
• ability to negotiate on behalf of function to come to agreement by managing communications through discussions and compromise; issues are short-term operational and medium-term tactical or limited strategic nature.
