Assistant, Global Access Management Support/ on-site (Manila) - Immediate start available

Permanent / Full-time/ Office based

Location: Pasig City, Manila, Philippines

Would you love the opportunity to develop your career as part of a global organization? This is a brilliant opportunity to join the collaborative Vendor team at PCCW Global, where your ideas will be encouraged and listened to, and where you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career in the direction you choose!

JOIN A LEADING GLOBAL GROUP POWERED BY AMBITIOUS PEOPLE WHO ARE TRULY PASSIONATE ABOUT DELIVERING THE BEST IN EVERYTHING THEY DO 🌍

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Assistant, Global Access Management Support is responsible for sourcing suitable and competitive local access and collocation solutions from international carriers and local vendors aligned with region-specific sales requirements.  S/he supports the overall Vendor Management department goal by implementing a vendor strategy and sourcing policy that provides the company with optimal options for services, pricing, and performance.  

SOME OF YOUR TASKS WILL INCLUDE:

• Support Sales and Presales in meeting local access requirements for sourcing in-region capacity and quotations

• Negotiate costs and terms to deliver competitive commercial offers and suitable product solutions

• Review the Service Order Form to ensure alignment of quotation pricing and terms

• Monitor local vendor performance to guarantee fast response, quality, and reliability of services

• Support Sales and Pre-Sales with 1st level escalation to ensure vendor assistance

• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives, such as discounts on renewals, vendor migrations, outage credits, etc.

• Gather local market intelligence, including market price and demand trends for the Regional Head

• Assist the Regional Head to evaluate potential new vendors and support the vetting process

• Ensure the sourcing process complies with the company’s procurement policy and regulatory standards

• Support the Department Head in various reporting, maintain vendor database and project matters

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A minimum of 3+ years of proven working experience in sourcing in the Telecom industry, ideally in date, ISP.  

• Moderate technical knowledge and telecom products (e.g. IPLC/IEPL, MPLS VPN, Internet, Colocation)

• Understanding of sourcing workflow and vendor evaluation process

• Detailed-oriented, well-organized, self-initiative, and able to work under pressure

• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Flexibility to perform tasks outside regular business hours if required

• Proficient in written and spoken English, other language is a plus

• Skilled in MS Office and Google Workspace

• Experience with Jira, Trello, and relevant quoting software is an advantage

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking tech company at the forefront of digital transformation.

• Career Growth: We care about our employees’ career development and success. We are committed to building a culture where our people will feel excited and rewarded

• Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented team that values innovation and collaboration.

• Exciting Challenges: Engage in meaningful work that makes a real impact.

How to Apply
You should submit a detailed resume and a cover letter (optional) highlighting your qualifications and experience relevant to the role (we only accept CVs in English).

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Thank you for your interest. And strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

*** No visa sponsorship is available for this position ***

PCCW is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used for recruitment-related purposes. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer's personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.

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