Vendor Manager – Telecom Expense Management

Astreya

Vendor Manager overseeing telecom expense management for Astreya, a global IT managed services provider. Resolving supplier billing disputes, managing purchase orders, and maintaining financial system data integrity.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $69,120 - $115,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Telecom Expense Management, vendor management, and accounts payable processes, with a strong focus on data integrity and supplier relationship management. Proficient in analyzing complex invoices and contracts while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and operational efficiency.

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Telecom Expense Management Systems (TEMS)Vendor ManagementAccounts PayableData AnalysisProject Ownership

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Hard Skills

Telecom Expense ManagementInvoice AnalysisForeign Exchange CalculationContract InterpretationCost-Saving Claims

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationOrganizational AbilitiesAttention to DetailSelf-MotivationMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeSAP ERPRivermineServiceNow

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsColocation Data Center OperationsSubsea Cable InfrastructureNetwork Connectivity SolutionsGlobal Tax Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, invoice resubmissions, tax/banking updates, and corporate restructuring.
Proactively manage supplier relationships from an invoicing and payment perspective.
Mitigate critical past-due notifications or disconnect notices by securing written commitments to prevent service disruptions.
Direct complex billing issues to resolution and initiate cost-saving claims when billed amounts deviate from contractual terms.
Investigate billing discrepancies, including rate mismatches, unauthorized back-billing, terminated-service charges, and invalid future billings.
Partner with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted service while disputes are addressed.
Oversee the purchase-order funding lifecycle to guarantee timely invoice payments.
Monitor low-fund conditions, evaluate foreign exchange impacts, consolidate purchase orders, and facilitate PO transfers or replacements.
Maintain precise system records and data integrity across Telecom Expense Management Systems, SAP ERPs, buying tools, and internal databases.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to uphold end-to-end data quality.
Partner with negotiators, project managers, contracts, and corporate finance teams to enforce contracted commercial terms.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
8+ years of experience in telecom expense management, vendor management, accounts payable, procurement operations, or commercial supply chain functions
High technical proficiency across Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and modern collaboration tools
Ability to quickly master new software and digital workflows
Hands-on experience with Telecom Expense Management Systems (TEMS), such as Rivermine
Familiarity with ERP tools, such as SAP Fiori, Ariba, or Buying Hub
Experience using enterprise ticketing platforms, such as Remedy or ServiceNow
Ability to interpret complex commercial contracts
Ability to analyze line-item invoices
Ability to calculate foreign exchange variances and execute usage analyses
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing supplier relationships and high-priority operational escalations
Self-motivated, with strong project ownership from concept through completion
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities
High attention to detail, sense of urgency, and consistent record of meeting deadlines
Preferred: domain experience in telecommunications, colocation data center operations, subsea cable infrastructure, or network connectivity solutions
Preferred: track record of managing high-value supplier disputes and driving measurable cost savings
Preferred: understanding of global tax concepts, including VAT, withholding tax, and regional e-invoicing compliance mandates
Preferred: success building cross-functional alignment across technical delivery, legal, sourcing, and corporate finance teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options)
Medical insurance through Kaiser (HMO option only for California employees)
Dental insurance through UHC
Nationwide vision insurance through UHC
Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
Continuing Education and Professional Development via Udemy and Coursera
Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Days
401k Plan
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
Paid Holidays
Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law