THE COMPANY:
More ( and Tangerine ( are two fast-growing challenger brands in the telecommunications space, offering nbn®, mobile and fixed voice products to consumers and small businesses right across Australia. We’re rapidly expanding and on the lookout for an Vendor Commercial Analyst.
As a Vendor Commercial Analyst at More and Tangerine Telecom, you'll join a multi-award-winning company. We were certified as a 'Great Place to Work' in 2023, named Smart50 Workplace Winners for our inventive approach to people and culture, and included in the AFR Fast 100 for 2003. We take pride in creating a workplace that values simplicity, transparency, and customer support.
We're part-owned by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) who acquired a stake in mid-2021, a partnership that delivers special benefits for CommBank customers and staff.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Vendor Commercial Analyst supports the financial and operational oversight of strategic vendor relationships across the technology and telecommunications landscape. This role is pivotal in reconciling complex vendor costs, managing contract compliance, and developing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to optimise spend across network infrastructure, cloud services, software licensing, and managed services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Reconcile monthly and quarterly vendor invoices across infrastructure, SaaS, cloud, and telco services.
* Validate billing against contract terms, usage metrics (e.g., bandwidth, compute hours, licences), and service-level agreements.
* Partner with Finance and Procurement to ensure accurate accruals and forecasting.
* Maintain a central repository of vendor contracts, amendments, and renewals.
* Track commercial obligations, SLAs, and key milestones (e.g., auto-renewals, price reviews).
* Support commercial negotiations with data-driven insights and benchmarking.
* Build and maintain Total Cost of Ownership models for major vendor categories (e.g., cloud platforms, network hardware, software subscriptions).
* Analyse lifecycle costs, usage trends, and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.
* Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate cost impacts of vendor changes, migrations, or upgrades.
* Develop dashboards and reports to monitor vendor spend, contract performance, and budget alignment.
* Present insights to senior stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Procurement.
* Support internal audits and compliance reviews with accurate vendor data.
* Collaborate with Network Engineering, IT Operations, Legal, and Procurement teams to align vendor strategy with business needs.
* Act as a commercial point of contact for vendor escalations and financial queries.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
* Professional certifications advantageous: CPA, CFA, or CIPS.
* Knowledge of ITIL, FinOps, or vendor governance frameworks is a plus.
* 3+ years’ experience in commercial analysis, vendor management, or financial operations within technology or telco sectors.
* Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and vendor management platforms.
Skills
* Strong understanding of telco cost structures (e.g., interconnect, spectrum, infrastructure leasing) and technology services (e.g., cloud, SaaS, licensing).
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling; experience with Power BI or Tableau preferred.
* Familiarity with contract structures, SLAs, and vendor governance frameworks.
* Accurate and timely reconciliation of vendor costs.
* Improved visibility and control over vendor spend and contract compliance.
* Actionable TCO models that support strategic sourcing and budgeting.
* Enhanced vendor performance and reduced commercial risk.
THE PERKS!
Apart from a great company culture, we offer you:
* Free home internet & mobile phone plan
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities
* $150 voucher and a day off to celebrate your birthday.
* Generous paid Parental Leave
* Work anniversary prizes
* Positive Customer Feedback & Employee Shout Out prizes.
* AFL and BBL season tickets
* Samsung product discounts through our partnership
* Partnerships with reputable charities, namely, Telco Together and Pancare
* Our famous Christmas party (it’s a big deal!)