Category Manager (Telco)

TL;DR

Category Manager (Telco): Managing B2B 3rd party Connectivity Network spend of the Americas region with an accent on renewal dates and procurement levers to optimize spend. Focus on negotiations, alternate products, and alternate suppliers.

Location: Based in Budapest, Hungary.

Company

BT International delivers secure connectivity and digital services to multinational businesses and organisations.

What you will do

• Support the development and execution of Americas regional procurement plans and sourcing activities.
• Provide solutions for customer bids / contracts.
• Contract management of the Telco suppliers.
• Strategic Bid Support and cost optimization.
• Support new Product and supplier launches.
• Lead contract/process, Governance and Compliance.

Requirements

• Fluent Portuguese, in addition to English, is required for this position.
• Results orientated and driven, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• 5-10 years experience within the Procurement function, with strong strategic and tactical procurement skills.
• Strong business knowledge in Telco Category, customer solutions, portfolio purchasing and in-country add-ons.
• Strong language skills, with fluency in English and proficiency in one or more of the following: Spanish, Portuguese, or French.
• Effective relationship management skills & ability with stakeholders within a matrixed environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Attractive salary.
• Cafeteria package - HUF 600,000/ year.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Comprehensive private health care package for all the employees, which can be extended to family members.
• Smart working approach (hybrid working model, 3 together, 2 wherever).