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Global Category Manager

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Luxembourg , Luxembourg

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Employment contract

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Job Description:

As a Category Manager Fibre & Fixed Access, you will manage fibre civil works services within the Access team of VPC Networks. You will lead end-to-end tendering processes, negotiate complex contracts, and collaborate with senior stakeholders. You will influence procurement strategy, drive savings, and work with suppliers and internal teams globally.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage fibre civil works services within the Access team of VPC Networks
  • Lead end-to-end tendering processes
  • Negotiate complex contracts
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders
  • Influence procurement strategy
  • Drive savings
  • Work with suppliers and internal teams globally

Requirements:

  • Industry knowledge of fibre services, telecom, and construction
  • Experience in supply chain and project management
  • Ability to manage international matrix environments
  • Strong negotiation skills in English and German (Fluent German language is mandatory)
  • Excellent analytical and leadership skills
  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Result-oriented mindset
  • Fluency in English and German
  • University degree (Master’s preferred)

Nice to have:

additional languages are a plus

What we offer:
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus
  • Generous Annual Leave (28 days annual leave, option to buy additional 5 days, carry over 5 days per year)
  • 1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones
  • 11 public holidays
  • 5 charity days per year
  • Flexible Work Arrangements (flexible working schedule, 20 days to work from abroad)
  • Lunch vouchers
  • Access to private AXA health insurance
  • Robust pension scheme
  • Access to Vodafone University and online training resources

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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