Job Description
CompanyAt Vodafone Group, we build connections to all our Global operations, acting as an advisory board to drive consistency and customer excellence across 30 countries and for over 420 million customers. We constantly uncover tactics to innovate how we operate, set our global standards, or manage our strategic performance. By joining Vodafone Group, you will be part of evolving our digital world of total communications. Now is the time to get on board.In joining the Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Vodafone Group here in Luxembourg, you will support our people in strengthening our position as an admired company in the eyes of our customers, shareholders, and employees. The team is broad; you could work within SCM Commercial Services, SCM Enterprise, SCM Networks, SCM Software & Core, SCM Sales, Development & Operations, or Cognitive & Digital Sourcing. What links us all together is that we are all customer-obsessed, innovation-hungry, and motivated! Are you?The Global Supply Chain team in Luxembourg has been on a journey to become recognized as a global expert in everything we do. We've set up a landscape of advanced tools and robust processes to maintain this world-class function to facilitate smooth interaction with our suppliers. These electronic solutions make working with us faster, more secure, and simpler than ever.What you'll doAs part of the Network Operations and Support team, your first responsibility will:Impact on the BusinessManage the delivery of global category strategy, order Intake, and saving targets and manage global relationships with key category suppliers.Input to reporting against targets as defined by overall SCM goals and objectives. Manage cost modeling of various scenarios and aggregation of demand to leverage Vodafone's global scale and scope.Responsible for ensuring the budget holder's requirements are defined and reflected in the Category Strategy.Support Budget holders, Suppliers, and Third PartiesManage RFQ, Negotiation, and conclusion of contracts with suppliers over major deals working with Legal and internal stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met.Be accountable for managing relationships with and monitoring the performance of key suppliers and identify and evaluate potential future global suppliers. Create and maintain a supplier database for the category.Provide Leadership and TeamworkCooperate with the local market function and Shared Service Centres.Develop a strong customer-focus approach extending it to the whole team.Lead Innovation and ChangeResponsible for developing and delivering the evolution of innovative commercial models.Able to work & produce innovative solutions for third-party customers.Contributes to best practice and provides input into SCM best practice forum.Investigate and drive performance improvements on specific opportunities identified within the category with the support of senior team members.Work with suppliers to identify innovation opportunities for the benefit of the category and Vodafone.CommunicationHas a clear stakeholder engagement approach supported when necessary, with a clear communication plan.Ensure project team(s) are provided with a clear definition of roles and responsibilities.Effective influencing of internal stakeholders and external suppliers.Who you areProcurement Experience: Solid procurement experience. Experience working within procurement either at the global or local level, technical knowledge of networks and services, and the ability to recommend/drive category transformation. Knowledge of Logistics would be an asset.Negotiation Skills: Strong commercial and negotiation skills concerning multi-year agreements.Results-oriented: Track record of delivering against challenging targets.Virtual Environment: Track record of successful teamwork with virtual teams in cross-cultural environments. Management and teamwork, key focus on the collaboration of virtual teamsCommunication Skills: Well-developed written and verbal communication and executive presentation skills. Effective engagement with key stakeholders and ability to communicate and present at the senior management levelReasoning Skills: Proven data analysis capabilitiesCustomer-focused: Customer obsessed, innovative, and embody behaviors of Speed, Simplicity, and Trust.Education & Experience: A higher degree (technical background would be valuable) or proven experience in the field.Not a perfect fit?Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.What's in it for youWe want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including:Discretionary Yearly Bonus28 Days of Annual Leave (with the option to buy 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year)1 Additional Day11 Public Holidays5 Charity Days per YearFlexible Working Schedule20 Days to Work from AbroadLunch VouchersAccess to Private AXA Health Insurance and Pension SchemeAccess to Vodafone University and Online TrainingWho we areYou may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses, and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom, or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.Together we canVodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.Vodafone
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