Procurement Professional II, Telecom Expense Management
Core
Strategic procurement and telecom expense management for global telecom carriers, cloud communications, and network infrastructure.
Role type
Senior strategic procurement professional (telecom)
Builds
Cost savings, optimized network architecture, and compliant supplier contracts for Nielsen's global operations.
Domain
Media & Advertising / Telecom Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, telecom expense management (TEM), supplier relationship management, cost optimization, RFP/RFQ management, TCO evaluation, category strategy development
Preferred skills
Experience with SD-WAN and legacy circuit migration, advanced Excel proficiency, familiarity with Coupa/SAP/Oracle Fusion, cross-functional stakeholder influence
Technologies
Coupa, SAP, Oracle Fusion, SD-WAN, MPLS, DIA, broadband
Responsibilities
Run RFPs/RFQs for telecom carriers and cloud communications; negotiate pricing, SLAs, and terms with global suppliers; reconcile billing and audit vendor invoices via TEM systems; analyze network architecture to identify cost-saving migration opportunities; manage supplier lifecycle from quoting to contract transition; coordinate with IT and Legal on contractual compliance and service delivery.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
