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Job Description
● Sourcing & Bidding: Run Requests for Proposals (RFPs, RFQs) for telecom carriers,
cloud communications (CCaaS/UCaaS), and network infrastructure.
● Contract Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and terms
with major global and local telecom suppliers.
● Align Nielsen enterprise strategy with effective procurement category strategies that
deliver best-in-class products and services at the lowest possible cost.
● Gain support and execute the global category/sourcing strategy
● Lead the strategic procurement activities involving assessment, selection, negotiation
and management for externally contracted services.
● Negotiate requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to
ensure compliance with all laws, regulations and enterprise policies.
● Work with external partners and internal colleagues (Marketing, Finance, and Legal) to
ensure best in class operational support, at the best possible conditions for Nielsen.
● Expense & Inventory Management: Partner with Telecom Expense Management
(TEM) systems to reconcile billing, audit vendor invoices, and track asset inventories.
● Good understanding of product offerings and/or experience negotiating enterprise
agreements with large suppliers
● Commercial Acumen: Strong contract analysis, supplier relationship management, and
total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) evaluation.
● A desire to work in a fast paced, global, and collaborative environment
● The ability to multi-task is critical for success in this role. Demonstrated ability to lead
multiple projects simultaneously with potentially conflicting tight deadlines
● Analytical Tools: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and familiarity with procurement
platforms like Coupa, SAP, or Oracle Fusion.
● Ability to adapt to different cultures and time zones to execute the work.
● Fast learning methodology can get up to speed quickly.
● Strong team player
● Focus on performance and results.
● Project Coordination: Ability to align purchasing timelines with IT infrastructure updates
and data center relocations.
● Builder of partnership.
● Adaptable, Flexible, Persuasive.
● Strong written and oral communication skills.
● Strong interpersonal and Customer Service skills.
● Autonomous and able to work both autonomously and in a team-oriented, collaborative
environment.
Additional Information
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Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a nielsen.com domain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @nielsen.com address. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels.
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