French Speaker - Telecom Sourcing Factory Analyst

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About us

Join us at Orange Business!
We are a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business.
Every day, you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent, sustainable global solutions, no matter where our customers operate. With over 30,000 employees across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.

About the role

Join us as a Telecom Sourcing Factory Analyst, where your expertise in managing quotation processes and vendor relations will drive our strategic sourcing ambitions and optimize costs across our telecommunications network.
• Support Sales by managing the complete quotation process with global carriers, ensuring optimal costs are achieved through effective use of quotation tools within set timelines.
• Process manual quotes for access, analyze obtained costs versus targets, identify delays, and collaborate with Telco tower colleagues to implement improvements.
• Manage carrier relations, utilizing analytical skills to enhance market knowledge and prepare for supplier negotiations.
• Monitor and manage costs and the PNL impact, closing gaps between pre-sales and post-sales (TCO Variance).
• Handle escalations with carriers and provide support to buyers on contract management as needed.
• Contribute to tool enhancement projects and support the Telco tower team in various initiatives.
• Support contract management processes, ensuring compliance and alignment with corporate standards.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of contract paperwork, facilitating smoother transactions and fostering positive relationships with suppliers.

About you

You are a proactive professional with a strong background in telecommunications and financial analysis. Fluent in both French and English, you possess excellent negotiation and analytical skills. Your ability to effectively communicate and maintain a customer-oriented approach allows you to thrive in fast-paced environments, where you prioritize tasks and adapt to change. A degree in Engineering or Finance enhances your technical capabilities, and your ambition drives continuous learning.

Your professional skills:
• Possess foundational knowledge of telecommunications markets and practices to effectively engage with stakeholders.
• Exhibit strong analytical and financial skills to evaluate cost data and pricing structures accurately.
• Demonstrate effective negotiation skills to secure advantageous contracts with vendors.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of OBS products and partners' catalog to support sales initiatives.
• Utilize MS Office tools proficiently to analyze data and present findings clearly.

Your soft skills:
• Communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Maintain a customer-centric approach, consistently striving for results that meet client needs.
• Exhibit the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively, especially in high-pressure situations.
• Embrace agility, demonstrating a proactive attitude and openness to continuous learning and adaptation to change.

At Orange, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. As a Telecom Sourcing Factory Analyst, you will join a team that thrives on solving complex problems and embracing challenges. Here, your passion for technology will not only be heard but celebrated, and your leadership skills will inspire those around you. We promise to empower you with the resources and opportunities to explore your potential while making a meaningful impact on our business and the communities we serve.

What we offer

• Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.

• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).

• Professional Development: training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.

• Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.

• Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.

• Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

Only your skills matter

Regardless of your age, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurotype, disability, veteran status or appearance, we encourage diversity within our teams because it is a strength for the collective and a vector of innovation. Orange Group is a disabled-friendly company and equal opportunity employer: don't hesitate to tell us about your specific needs.