Contract & Vendor Manager

Overview

TeleWorld Solutions is seeking a seasoned Contract/Vendor Manager to build and advance our vendor management strategy and procurement operations within the telecommunications sector. This role will be instrumental in designing sourcing frameworks, optimizing supplier performance, and driving cost efficiencies across our core business areas. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in the full procurement lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor governance.

TeleWorld Solutions is a strategic wireless engineering and consulting firm offering network operators, OEMs, and tower companies turnkey design, optimization, network dimensioning, and deployment services. 

With the experience of hundreds of thousands of successful implementations, including macro, DAS, Small Cells, and Wi-Fi, the world’s leading network operators and OEMs trust our knowledge and experience to plan, perform, troubleshoot, and implement an array of technologies and solutions.

TeleWorld helps customers plan, design, manage, measure, and monetize opportunities throughout the network lifecycle and across every element of their network.

Come join our Veteran-Friendly Team. The Company with Great Benefits and certified as "A Great Place to Work".

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive vendor and contract management strategy aligned with the company’s operational and financial goals.• Oversee the end-to-end contracting process—including requirements definition, RFP/RFQ development and distribution, vendor Q&A, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, drafting/review/approval, execution, and post-award administration.• Establish and manage a standardized supplier evaluation and selection framework.• Negotiate and execute contracts, Vendor Service Agreements (VSAs), and Statements of Work (SOWs) with vendors to ensure optimal pricing, service quality, and risk mitigation.• Design and manage company-wide contract procedures, including renewals, extensions, amendments, terminations, and maintenance of the contract database.• Design and implement vendor onboarding, compliance, and governance processes.• Monitor and report vendor performance KPIs such as service quality, delivery timelines, cost control, and responsiveness.• Partner with internal stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Finance, Engineering) to support cross-functional procurement and contracting needs.• Develop and maintain a vendor scorecard system and lead bi-annual performance reviews• Identify risks and proactively develop contingency and exit plans for underperforming or high-risk vendors.• Recommend and implement automation tools or systems to streamline sourcing, contracting, and vendor oversight.• Manage the internal vendor management/compliance platform to ensure vendors meet all safety, insurance, and documentation requirements, including onboarding, monitoring, and issue resolution.• Stay current on telecom industry trends, technologies, and supplier landscape to maintain a competitive vendor portfolio.• Implement and oversee inventory procedures and conduct regular audits.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement or vendor management, preferably in the telecommunications industry.
• Proven experience managing sourcing, contracting, and vendor operations for large-scale technical projects.
• Strong understanding of RF, Engineering and Deployment services.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive process improvement, cost savings, and risk management initiatives.
• Proficiency in procurement tools, Excel, and contract lifecycle management systems.
• PMP or CPM/CPSM certification is a plus.
• Previous experiences in Avetta, SAP Concur, Asset Panda, and Holman Insights are plus

Preferred Traits:

• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
• Collaborative and able to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and vendor audit processes.

Join Our Veteran-Friendly Team:

Are you a veteran or a veteran spouse with expertise in telecommunications? Join our team at TeleWorld Solutions, where we value your military experience and provide great benefits. We invite all veterans and veteran spouses to bring their skills and dedication to our team.

TeleWorld Solutions is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive vendor and contract management strategy aligned with the company’s operational and financial goals.
• Oversee the end-to-end contracting process—including requirements definition, RFP/RFQ development and distribution, vendor Q&A, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, drafting/review/approval, execution, and post-award administration.
• Establish and manage a standardized supplier evaluation and selection framework.
• Negotiate and execute contracts, Vendor Service Agreements (VSAs), and Statements of Work (SOWs) with vendors to ensure optimal pricing, service quality, and risk mitigation.
• Design and manage company-wide contract procedures, including renewals, extensions, amendments, terminations, and maintenance of the contract database.
• Design and implement vendor onboarding, compliance, and governance processes.
• Monitor and report vendor performance KPIs such as service quality, delivery timelines, cost control, and responsiveness.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Finance, Engineering) to support cross-functional procurement and contracting needs.
• Develop and maintain a vendor scorecard system and lead bi-annual performance reviews
• Identify risks and proactively develop contingency and exit plans for underperforming or high-risk vendors.
• Recommend and implement automation tools or systems to streamline sourcing, contracting, and vendor oversight.
• Manage the internal vendor management/compliance platform to ensure vendors meet all safety, insurance, and documentation requirements, including onboarding, monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Stay current on telecom industry trends, technologies, and supplier landscape to maintain a competitive vendor portfolio.
• Implement and oversee inventory procedures and conduct regular audits.