Senior Manager – Strategic Procurement & Contract Management

Mavenir is building the future of networks and pioneering advanced technology, focusing on the vision of a single, software-based automated network that runs on any cloud. As the industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider, Mavenir is transforming the way the world connects, accelerating software network transformation for 250+ Communications Service Providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers.

Role Summary

Leads all major contracts and commercial activities for defined Mavenir purchasing domain. Seen as a lead negotiator and vendor domain manager for Mavenir. Owns critical decisions to create and drive value for Mavenir in vendor relationships and contracting constructs.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads all major contracts and commercial activities for defined Mavenir purchasing domain.
• SME for OEM, Licensing and Complex purchasing arrangements
• Lead negotiator : Conduct commercial and legal negotiations with suppliers on contracts, price, delivery and quality, while showing ability to execute cost reduction initiatives and identify areas of cost savings.
• Manage the C-Level business relations with different vendors for hardware, software and IT.
• Prepare commercial and legal documents such as agreements, NDA's, Agreements, Amendments and RFP.
• Evaluate suppliers’ quotations with regard to specifications, price, delivery, credit terms and all other data meeting the requirements of the internal customer (BU).
• As part of supplier management, manage and monitor suppliers’ performance, issue relevant reports, engage in ongoing cost reduction activities, agreement renegotiations, etc.
• Ensure that data entered on Procurement systems is clear and accurate for reporting purposes.
• Meet with internal customers to determine requirements, strategies, change in direction and ensure ongoing compliance and communication of Procurement’s policies and tools.
• Source new services upon receipt of a clear specification from the requestor.
• Explore new business opportunities (new suppliers, business models and methods).
• Perform cost and financial spend analysis (benchmark, in-source vs. outsource).
• Ongoing teamwork and collaborate with colleagues and the various units: HR, R&D, Regional Management, Sales, Customer Support, Finance, Legal, and the Business Units.
• Represent Mavenir in a professional, coordinated and effective manner

Job Requirements

• At least 7-10 in a similar role.
• At minimum 3-5 years leading large contract negotiations independently.
• 15 years professional experience.
• Experience in purchasing practices and procedures within the IT/Telco arena is essential.
• Previous experience working for truly Global organizations.
• Strong negotiating and expediting skills.Ability to be quick, agile and highly responsive and available when needed

Accessibility

Mavenir is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a US applicant in need of special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@mavenir.com or call: +1-469-916-4393. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Mavenir is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes qualified applicants from around the world, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, age, disability, or other legally protected status.