Orange Business is a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business. Every day, you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent, sustainable global solutions, no matter where our customers operate. With over 30,000 employees across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.

The Purpose: 

Supports the Telecom Sourcing activity by managing and analyzing access quotations selecting the best supplier within the Lead Time to Quote/Lead Time to Order for deals supported by Sourcing.

Main Activities: 

• Supports Sales by managing the complete quotation process with global carriers to provide timely, optimal quotes.
• Processes manual quotes for access within the set KPIs. Analyze the reasons for delay and work towards the improvements with the Telco Buyers.
• Manages carrier relations, analyses observed costs in order to enhance market knowledge, and prepares negotiations with suppliers
• Support buyers in cost monitoring related to the gap between pre-sales / post-sales (TCO Variance)
• Manages Escalation with Carriers, along with Telco Buyers
• Supports Telco Buyers with quotation tools issues, Invoices, Contracts, etc. and contributes to tool enhancement projects

Qualifications:

• Project management skills
• Experience in a telecom procurement environment or similar experience
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Knowledge of telecom technologies and market trends
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Fluent in English both Spoken and Written

Additional skills (Good to have):

• Industry certifications (CCNA, PMI, CSM...)
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Russian/French/Spanish/German Languages

• Global opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world
• Flexible work environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working) 
• Professional development: training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities
• Career growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange 
• Caring and daring culture: health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events 
• Reward programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards

Regardless of your age, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neuroatypia, disability, veteran status or appearance, we encourage diversity within our teams because it is a strength for the collective and a vector of innovation. Orange Group is a disabled-friendly company and equal opportunity employer: don't hesitate to tell us about your specific needs.