Strategic Sourcing – Optelcon Indirect Expense Management and Strategic IT Sourcing

Optelcon Strategic Sourcing Services

Your One‑Stop Source for Telecom, Mobile, IT, and Data Center Solutions

More Choices, Better Vendor Decisions. 80–90% Faster And Easier

Optelcon simplifies technology sourcing. As an independent broker representing over 330 global telecom, mobile, and IT vendors, we eliminate sourcing friction, shorten decision cycles, and drive lower costs through objective competition.

One Clear View. Better Decisions. Faster Results.

Single, easy-to-read, side-by-side comparison of all qualified vendor bids
Quotes normalized to ensure true apples-to-apples comparisons
On-net status and delivery feasibility validated with real network data
No back-and-forth calls, emails, or weeks waiting for quotes
Complete, comparable, pre-engineered, quotes are typically delivered within 24 hours

Real Network Solutions. Real Savings.

Quotes start with data, not sales pitches
Locations are mapped against carrier networks and capability matrices
Only qualified carriers are included in the pricing process
Results: faster quotes, true apples-to-apples comparisons, and lower unit costs

The Right Solution With The Most Competitive Pricing

Because vendors do not need to involve expensive direct sales reps when working through Optelcon provides:

Objective analysis. Price isn't the only criterion
Pre-engineered solutions, faster installs, and better performance
20-40% Lower pricing, through the bidding process
Faster quote turnaround (Real-time to near real-time)
More competitive contract terms
Direct vendor contract, relationship, and account team

Facts Beat Fancy Decks. Every Time.

Hundreds of RFP responses stripped of spin and consolidated into a single vendor intelligence engine
Eliminates slow, bureaucratic RFP cycles that waste time and drain teams
Cuts past glossy decks and carefully worded answers to expose real capabilities and gaps
Side-by-side matrices make it obvious who can deliver and who cannot
Faster decisions, zero guesswork, and better outcomes driven by hard data
Skip the RFP consultants. Get better results with Optelcon.

Better Contracts. Lower Risk. Lower Cost.

All vendor contracts and order forms are consolidated into a single, controlled process
Commercial terms reviewed and redlined to align with market benchmarks and best practices, ready for your internal legal review.
Direct vendor negotiation focused on pricing, liability, flexibility, and exit protection
Fewer revisions, shorter cycle times, and reduced internal legal and procurement effort
Clean handoff to the vendor’s account team with no loss of negotiated value

Cost Reduction • Strategic Sourcing • Risk-Free Savings

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How does sourcing work?

Optelcon is an independent broker representing over 150 global telecom and IT vendors. This allows us to quickly provide pre-qualified, pre-engineered pricing from multiple vendors.

Clients can either use our online quoting portal or send us a spreadsheet with the services and delivery locations they need. We then provide a side-by-side comparison of each vendor’s capabilities and pricing, allowing clients to make an informed choice.

Once a vendor is selected, we prepare the necessary documents, negotiate better terms, and deliver the final agreement to the client. After that, Optelcon manages the implementation and continues to audit invoices to ensure the agreed-upon pricing is applied correctly.

What do I need to provide Optelcon to get a multi-vendor quote?

Clients provide Optelcon with a spreadsheet of the desired services, technical specs, and addresses. That's it.

What can I expect to receive?

You will receive an easy-to-read, Side-by-side quote from up to 20 vendors.

How long does it take to get quotes?

Depending on how many sites are being quoted, quotes are typically returned the same day or within a few days if the requested services require more advanced capabilities or a large number of locations.

Why are Optelcon's quotes better than going direct?

Optelcon has a global database of vendor capabilities, network maps, lit buildings, and other key data. Not all carriers are directly connected to all buildings. As such, all vendors will give you a quote, but not all can deliver. We pre-qualify and pre-engineer each quote to ensure the short list of carriers is all "on-net" and don't have to build fiber or buy the last mile from another vendor. Both add time and cost.

Will I get a bill from the underlying vendor?

Yes, Optelcon is acting as the broker. You will receive a contract, an invoice, and a support rep directly from the underlying vendors.

Why are Optelcon's quoting services free?

Optelcon is an independent and objective broker. We receive a small commission from whichever vendor you select. The only caveat is that you need to order the service through our sales channel.