Vendor pricing Co-ordinator (German speaking)

Company Description

At Zayo Europe, we're driven by a bold vision to power the world through connectivity. We've built and operated the critical fibre networks that keep businesses, communities, and economies connected. In 2024, we embarked on an exciting new chapter as a standalone company - a milestone that empowers us to innovate, grow, and lead with greater agility. As we continue to evolve, our mission remains clear: to deliver fast, reliable, and scalable infrastructure that fuels the digital world.

The Vendor Product Pricing coordinator plays a pivotal role in obtaining quotes from vendors, pricing, and packaging bespoke offerings for customers. This position is key to ensuring competitive pricing and strategic vendor management for Zayo Europe's global telecommunications infrastructure. The role requires strong analytical skills, market intelligence, and commercial acumen to optimise sourcing and pricing strategies.

Represent at all times a knowledgeable, efficient, and professional image of Zayo to customers by conducting business with a respectful and professional demeanour. Obtain and negotiate vendor quotes to achieve optimal pricing and terms for Type 2 (off-network) and off-network services. Work closely with Sales, Finance, and Commercial Operations teams to deliver seamless pricing solutions. Log quoting and pricing information into systems of record for analytics and strategic insights. Ensure the correct products and services are sourced in alignment with contract terms and conditions. Support single-point quotes and large Request for Proposal (RFP) responses to drive business opportunities. Develop and maintain knowledge of market pricing trends and competitive positioning. Ensure accurate and competitive pricing structures for customer offerings. Assist in contract negotiations with vendors to secure favourable terms and pricing structures. Support vendor reliability, pricing consistency, and overall performance to support the team in vendor selection decisions. Verify that all vendor pricing agreements and contracts comply with industry regulations and internal policies. Provide accurate pricing data and insights to support sales proposals, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

Key Accountabilities

Maintain accurate pricing data and ensure compliance with internal documentation standards. Accountable for negotiating and securing the best vendor pricing to protect Zayo's bottom line Collaborate with internal teams to align vendor offerings with business objectives. Utilize company databases and market intelligence to assess and propose alternative sourcing options.

Section II - Internal and External Organizational and Hierarchical Relations

In his/her daily work the Vendor Product Pricing Coordinator shall be directly subordinated to Director of Procurement and EMEA Vendor Relations and shall receive instructions from them or another person which they designate. The individuals under item 1.1. above are entitled to send their instructions and any other organizational correspondence via email and chatter to the zayo.com office email address. In such cases the Employee agrees and undertakes to receive and duly perform Employer's instructions in this form and acknowledges them as binding written instructions.

Section III - Necessary Skills and Qualifications

• Language skills: Excellent command on written and spoken English. Proficiency in German is needed.
• Bachelor Degree in the relevant subjects: Business / Information Technology / Telecommunications
• Excellent written and oral communication - Writing of reports, procedures, presentations.
• The ability to structure the workload in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment is essential.

Good knowledge of:

• Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook and Gmail); and Presentation software (PowerPoint) and Salesforce
• Maintaining professional communication and relationships with vendors.
• The structure, the functional characteristics, the scope of business and the business relations of the Employer;
• The requirements for handling internal and external correspondence;
• The instructions for proper use of the office and communication equipment, tools and materials;
• The requirements for fire safety in the premises of the Employer;
• The general internal rules and regulations for work and observance of labor discipline of the Employer;
• Internal Salary regulations of the Employer;
• Rules on health and safety conditions at work of the Employer;
• Ordinance No. 7 of 15.08.2005 on the minimum requirements for ensuring healthy and safe working conditions when working with video displays;
• Other internal acts оf the Employer.

Personal skills:

• Highly detail-oriented, fast learner, ability to adapt and thrive in an ever changing environment.
• Autonomous and organized, ability to prioritize various tasks while meeting demanding deadlines.
• Strong personal discipline, responsibility and accuracy in work;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Strong sense of teamwork and willingness to support others in meeting group objectives
• Quick and adequate reactions in the course of performance of his/her employment duties, including in the event of emergencies;
• Ability to work adequately under pressure;
• Correctness in work, moderation, tolerance and sense of diplomacy;
• Strong work ethic and ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload;
• Excellent communication and organisational skills;
• Ability to work with office equipment used in the process of work;
• Striving for continuous education and professional qualification;
• Analytical thinking and systematic approach to problems.

The Employee respects the personal dignity and rights of every manager or employee in Zayo Infrastructure Bulgaria EOOD. In the performance of its duties, the Employee does not disclose personally-identifying information that could impair the personal dignity of another employee of Zayo Infrastructure Bulgaria EOOD. The Employee is obliged to be loyal to the employer by not abusing his or her trust and disseminating confidential information about him or her and keeping the Employer's good name.

Rewards

• Competitive compensation including annual incentive plan
• Generous paid time off policy including, 25 days paid time off, one floating day and two volunteer days off per annum
• Hybrid working
• Health and life Insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Employee assistance programs including mental health, wellbeing and medical support

Zayo Europe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.