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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
Job Responsibility:
To deliver optimal cost of ownership for regional & local category (or categories), savings targets in line with the savings methodology and agreed value add targets and measures while securing the delivery of projects, goods, and services across the local category (or categories)
Responsible for the delivery of regional & local level 3 category strategies and inputting into global category strategy development as required
Support the gathering of requirements as required and support the publication of tender and other related documents and category strategy (or strategies)
Responsible for management and development of regional & local supplier relationships
Manages delivery of local and regional level 1 category strategies, spend and savings targets (Network Site Infrastructure)
Manages local & regional relationships with key category suppliers and where required leads local & regional relationships across categories
Leads negotiation and conclusion of contracts with suppliers on local agreements working with Legal and internal stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met
Manage the activities of the agile team, providing coaching and development
Responsible for ensuring budget holders requirements are defined and reflected in the Category Strategy and related contracts
Provides input into defining innovative local category strategies
Drive digitisation in the SCM to drive simpler and more efficient sourcing processes and information management
Requirements:
3 Year relevant degree/diploma in Supply Chain Management or Engineering
Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in the fields of procurement, SCM, telecommunications or construction
Experience of working in virtual and international teams
Proven track record of delivery against challenging targets and/or projects
Well-developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Demonstrable commercial and negotiation skills
Strong networking skills with the ability to influence and persuade others
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders