IT Telecom Vendor Manager
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Telecommunications and supplier management professional with extensive experience leading vendor strategy, commercial negotiations, and large-scale telecom transformations. Proven track record delivering multimillion‑pound cost savings, consolidating supplier portfolios, and improving service performance across mobile, PBX, VoIP, WAN and cloud telephony environments. Known for driving simplification, reducing operational risk, and strengthening commercial governance while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
· Supplier & Contract Management • Strategic Sourcing • RFP/RFQ • Commercial Negotiation • Vendor Governance & QBRs
· Telecom Category Expertise: UCaaS/CCaaS (8x8), SIP/VoIP, Mobile (Vodafone/EE/Gamma), Fixed & SoGEA, IoT SIM Management, Ofcom-compliant solutions.
· Cost Optimisation & Consolidation • Budget Ownership • Contract Separation/Novation (M&A/divestments)
· Stakeholder Management (Ops/Contact Centre’s/IT)
· Risk, Compliance & DR/BC Planning • Analytical Problem Solving • Cross-functional Delivery (on time, within budget)
8x8 (UCaaS/CCaaS), Avaya VoIP, SIP, Gamma/EE/Vodafone mobile & fixed, SoGEA, IoT SIM portals, NGN management; Ofcom‑aligned telephony design.
