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Responsible for tracking regulatory policy developments, tariff applications and public consultations. Identify, analyze and execute opportunities to reduce Rogers’ carrier costs through co-ordination with Rogers Carrier Costing, Finance and Traffic Planning groups, as well as direct negotiation with suppliers and proactive intervention on all tariff applications.

Responsible for managing relationships with Rogers’ leased service suppliers on behalf of internal stakeholders. Act as a buyer negotiating Master Service Agreements including price and service levels. Proactively manage suppliers to ensure performance standards are met.

Responsible for the cost of goods sold budget. Owner of the carrier cost savings program. Developed and maintained standard cost models for all product offerings. Assessed the financial impact of regulatory changes. Responsible for hiring, training and coaching of the new team. Maintained and analyzed standard cost models in order to accurately price services, determine margin and conduct optimization analysis. Managed the network capital plans (ROI, budget and risk assessment).

Prepared cost benefit analysis and feasibility studies for regulatory changes. Planned the expansion of Sprint’s leased transport network. Acted as Sprint’s subject matter expert on carrier invoices.