Senior Procurement Manager (Carrier & Colocation)

MentorMate creates durable technical solutions that deliver digital transformation at scale by blending strategic insights and thoughtful design with brilliant engineering. MentorMate has completed over 1,500 projects and has global technological hubs in Europe and North and South America. With mature and established practices in enterprise web and mobile development, quality engineering, technical architecture, human-centered design, cloud, DevOps, data, and analytics, we provide contract-based career opportunities, competitive pay, and flexibility. MentorMate Paraguay was established in 2023 after the acquisition of Software Natura and is the Latin American headquarters of our global digital transformation consultancy efforts.
As part of global technology company Tietoevry Create, MentorMate enables people to work on impactful, global projects for recognizable brands and grow their careers in a team of over 10,000 experts.
Together with our sister company Infopulse, also part of Tietoevry Create, we are expanding our presence in Latin America and will be looking for experts in the telecom industry in Argentina. This collaboration aims to leverage our combined expertise to deliver exceptional digital transformation solutions in the telecommunications sector.
About the Role
We are looking to hire a Senior Procurement Manager who will report directly to the Head of EMEA Carrier & Collocation Procurement or Head of Carrier & Collocation Procurement. You will play a vital part in supplier performance management, actively participating in regular review meetings and optimizing existing relationships to achieve better buying positions. Collaborating with stakeholders, you will define portfolio requirements and manage key supplier relationships, conducting evaluations, negotiating contracts, onboarding and implementing corrective action plans. Your role will involve managing purchase orders, service order forms, invoice checking, and authorization while effectively handling contract changes and renewals to ensure compliance and drive cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in regular supplier performance review meetings as necessary
• Review and optimize existing supplier relationships to improve buying positions
• Stay updated on market trends and supplier products
• Assist in evaluating, selecting, and onboarding new suppliers
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define portfolio requirements
• Manage key supplier relationships, including performance evaluations, due diligence, and corrective action plans
• Maintain Supplier Score Cards to track supplier performance
• Conduct negotiations and seek cost reduction opportunities with selected vendors
• Analyze and improve Master Service Agreements (MSA) and ensure contract compliance
• Support the implementation and management of preferred supplier relationships
• Drive strategic RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs
• Negotiate commercial terms for new and existing colocation premises
• Responsible for backbone and infrastructure quotes
• Handle quotations for in-house cabling in validated colocation facilities
• Review and validate requests, negotiate pricing, and secure purchase orders
• Prepare and validate Service Order Forms
• Collaborate with Delivery for order placement and manage contract changes
• Act as the main commercial contact for third-party suppliers
• Provide support for expedited and escalated quotations and deliveries
• Manage dismantle orders and drive contractual renewals
• Maintain accurate and valid third-party inventory
• Manage invoice disputes, perform invoice checking, matching, and authorization

Requirements

• Solid and in-depth knowledge of the telecommunication sector and carrier market
• Proficient understanding of vendors and suppliers offering capacity products and services
• Relevant experience in the IT field
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional written, presentation, and verbal communication abilities
• Collaborative team player who embraces flexibility and adapts to changes
• Competent in planning, with excellent organizational skills and effective decision-making
• Self-disciplined, persuasive, and proactive in taking initiative
• Fluent professional English

Why take this opportunity

• Remote Work Model: Freedom to work remotely with a globally-minded team
• Global Tech Community: Work in an experienced team using the latest technologies
• Exciting Career Prospects: Meaningful projects for recognizable brands
• Competitive Pay: Feel satisfied with the negotiated terms
• No Intermediaries: Direct communication with our teams

MentorMate is a place of constant energy and personality. On the clock, we’re technology experts and leaders that bring passion and knowledge to every project. Off the clock, we’re an eclectic bunch of foodies, music buffs, artists, sports fanatics, karaoke pros, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Global leaders in digital consulting, design, and engineering services, MentorMate and Tietoevry Create are equal-opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.