Assistant Procurement Manager

Route Mobile is a leading Cloud Communication Platform provider, catering to enterprises, over-the-top (OTT) players and mobile network operators (MNO). Our range of enterprise communication services includes smart solutions in Messaging, Voice, Email, and SMS Filtering, Analytics & Monetization.

Since its inception in 2004, Route Mobile has been enhancing mobile communications through technology upgrades and product innovations; meeting the needs of a diverse clientele across geographies. Our customizable, user-friendly, and effective solutions enable enterprises and mobile operators to deliver efficient services to their customers.

We are looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to join our team working with our global network of telecommunication partners and our internal experts to expand the partnership strategy to deliver the Route Mobile service.

This role will be responsible for management of the telecommunications costs, performance, and partner selection for our A2P messaging in accordance with Route Mobile’s financial goals, quality standards, and product feature requirements. The role will own the full life cycle of these relationships from deal negotiations through contract and operations.

• Manage the overall business relationship with telecommunication providers, including daily, weekly, and monthly communication, deal-making and negotiation.
• Establish the deal structures and partnership framework for the delivery of the Route Mobile services
• Accountable for the business and partner performance management against cost and quality performance goals for the Route Mobile service
• Negotiate best in class commercials with Telecom partners
• Daily analysis of OTT & Enterprise traffic and implement changes accordingly
• Participate in regular RFP/RFQ’s offering new commercials
• Own routing decisions for your selected customers
• Bilateral traffic management
• Lead the business escalation process with each telecommunication provider to ensure proper attention is given at appropriate intervals to critical service issues
• Communicate strategy and progress internally, and collaborate with an array of internal teams including business development, finance, legal, marketing, product, and engineering

• 3+ years relevant experience in the SMS industry.
• Knowledge of wholesale & enterprise messaging
• Ability to inspire internal teams to handle deadlines, understand contractual obligations, and build world-class products.
• Experience working on international programs and projects.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and engagements at the same time.
• Hands on: Passionate. Persistent. Creative. Gets things done. High personal productivity