Supply Chain Business Partner Job at Vodafone (Athens)

Job Description

In joining the Global Supply Chain Services team as a SCM (Supply Chain Management) Business Partner for Fiber2All, you will develop a deep understanding of the Partners organisation, forge trusted effective relationships with key senior stakeholders including C-Suite and Directors, manage the overall supply chain relationship and have responsibility for the overall supply chain services account plan including performance changes, strategy and financial results.

Job Responsibility

Develop existing customer opportunities
Find, explore and help qualify opportunities and the business needs of the customer
Determine the need, buying centre (decision maker) and other key stakeholders within the customer’s organisation
Confirm the buying centre (decision maker) and budget
Define the scope of the customer engagement
Lead Fixed Network procurement needs, focusing on FTTH deployment
Negotiate contracts and prices across all procurement areas (Fixed Network, C&S, IT)
Lead savings governance
Lead Suppliers Performance Management program
Facilitate continuous process improvement by conducting process health checks, identify opportunities, support quality reviews, and validate change requests
Drive process changes where required in the supply chain and drive the digitalisation agenda where appropriate
Liaise with the VP&C (Vodafone Procure & Connect) Category Managers to develop sourcing strategies, ensure Fiber2All’s views and requirements are understood during the strategy development and represent Fiber2All in any subsequent negotiations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a Master’s or equivalent in business management
Deep knowledge of Telecom & Fixed Infrastructure Markets, Supply Chain dynamics & key players and strategic sales approaches
Experience in managing all supply chain activities for large scale rollout
Spoken and written English and Greek
Experience in Fixed Access Network (Fiber)
Strong B2C account management skills
Experience in contracts and commercial claims negotiation skills
Highly effective communication and presentation/sales skills
Ability to quickly establish trust and credibility with senior stakeholders
Ability to develop positive and effective relationships with external stakeholders
Ability to collaborate with and motivate a cross-functional virtual team

What we offer

Award-winning work environment -certified #1 Top Employer in Greece
Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
Private Health & Medical Insurance
Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work from abroad
Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love
Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings
Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services
Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking
Special employee offers and discounts

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