Sr Tech Vendor Relations Analyst

Job Summary

Sr Tech Vendor Relations Analyst - Hyderabad (hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Vendor Relationship Owner (VRO) for assigned vendors.
• Maintains strong relationships with vendors.
• Evaluates vendor performance, conducts vendor risk assessments and scheduled vendor reviews. Manages all related vendor contracts and facilitates contract negotiation.
• Manage and analyze telecom expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Managing the acquisition of mobile devices and services.
• Knowledge of and understanding of pricing and benchmarking of telecom services.
• Forensic analysis of telecom invoices inclusive of receiving, reviewing, approving, auditing, optimizing, processing, validating payment, etc.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize telecom expenses while maintaining service quality.
• Supports monthly allocation process ensuring technology costs are billed to the appropriate business unit (BU).
• Track telecom usage and trends to forecast future expenses and plan accordingly.
• Coordinate with telecom vendors to negotiate contracts and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Identify coding discrepancies to ensure accurate cost center and GL allocations.
• Experience working with corporate managed devices and a Mobile Device Management Platform (such as Asignet, Cass Information Systems, Sakon, Rivermine, Tangoe, etc).
• Coordinate with fixed line vendors to provide periodic utilization stats for review by Tech partners.
• Support green initiatives with responsible mobile recycle plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business or equivalent experience
• Professional TEM certification preferred

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