Category Manager, Leased Lines

## Join Us\n\nAt Vodafone, we\u2019re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers \u2013 we\u2019re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you\u2019re 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.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do\n\nThe Category Manager for Leased Lines leads commercial strategy, supplier negotiations, and sourcing execution for Leased Lines across Vodafone markets. The role drives savings in alignment with Group SCM objectives\n\nAs a Category Manager Leased Lines, you will be responsible for the definition, sign-off and execution of category strategy and the management \u0026 delivery of relevant projects in various Local Markets. \nYou will lead the negotiation for new contract renewals/amendments and build strong relationships with local teams \u0026 stakeholders. You will drive the execution of Vodafone\u2019s global strategy for buying and procuring leased lines.\n\n * Lead RFQs, negotiations and conclusion of contracts, working with Legal and internal stakeholders to met the business requirements.\n * Proactively drive enforcement of category strategies, identify and realise savings.\n * Build and maintain a strong partnership with senior stakeholders, relevant policy owners and the community at a Group and local market level\n * Build negotiation strategy and lead direct negotiations with Suppliers to achieve cost reduction and improvement to service delivery.\n * Develop and improve innovative commercial models and solutions for Vodafone and 3rd party customers\n * Investigate and drive performance improvements on specific opportunities identified within the category\n * Input into reporting against targets as defined by overall SCM goals and objectives\n * Challenge thinking of local markets and how those requirements can be presented to Suppliers to create an advantage for Vodafone\n * Manage and ensure the use of Supply Chain tools, processes, policies and standards\n\n\n\n## Who you are\n\n * Proven data analysis capabilities\n * Effective engagement with key stakeholders and ability to communicate and present at senior management level\n * Experience of working within procurement either at global or local level, technical knowledge of networks \u0026 services and possess ability to recommend/drive category transformation\n * Business level proficiency in written and spoken English and German\n * Solid experience in Telecoms industry with procurement experience\n * Track record of delivering against challenging targets and of successful teamwork with virtual teams in cross cultural environment\n * Well-developed written and verbal communication and executive presentation skills\n * Strong commercial and negotiation skills in relation to multi-year agreements\n * Strong contract negotiation skills new and in life.\n * Leadership and teamwork, key focus on collaboration of virtual teams\n * Business acumen; know the Leased Line industry, market, practices and trends\n * Knowledge or previous experience about datacentre commercial models\n\n\n\n## Not a perfect fit?\n\nWorried that you don\u2019t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.\n\n## What\u0027s in it for you\n\nWe want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. Here are some of the ways we support this: \nAnnual Discretionary Bonus \n\u2022 Rewarding your hard work and dedication \nGenerous Annual Leave \n\u2022 28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year \n\u2022 1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions \n\u2022 11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends \n\u2022 5 charity days per year to give back to the community \nFlexible Work Arrangements \n\u2022 Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life \n\u2022 20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences \nComprehensive Health and Wellness \n\u2022 Lunch vouchers to support your midday meals \n\u2022 Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future \nContinuous Learning and Development \n\u2022 Access to Vodafone University and online training resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career\n\n## Who we are\n\nWe are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people\u0027s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.\n\nBelonging at Vodafone isn\u0027t a concept; it\u0027s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You\u0027ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We\u0027re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.\n\nIf you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.\n\nTogether we can.\n