VP&C Business Architect

## 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\nTo shape and translate procurement business needs into clear, implementable solution designs-ensuring our sourcing, purchasing and supplier processes are reflected accurately in the digital tools, and that delivered solutions are usable, scalable and adopted by end users. \nThe Business Architect works closely with business users and product teams to understand real operational needs, define \u201cto be\u201d processes, and convert these into functional requirements and solution blueprints that software delivery teams can implement with minimal rework. This role bridges Procurement domain expertise (Sourcing/S2C, Purchasing/P2P, Supplier Management/Engagement) with a strong understanding of software delivery and system design, ensuring solutions deliver measurable value and an excellent user experience. \n\n1\\. Business discovery \u0026 user-centric requirements \n\u2022 Lead structured discovery with procurement stakeholders (buyers, sourcing managers, category teams, finance partners, supplier-facing teams) to capture pain points, outcomes, constraints and success criteria. \n\u2022 Translate user needs into clear, testable functional requirements (including user journeys, rules, validations, roles/permissions, exception handling). \n\u2022 Own prioritisation input and ensure requirements are complete, consistent and agreed before build starts. \n2\\. Process and solution design (Sourcing, Purchasing, Supplier) \n\u2022 Design and maintain end-to-end \u201cto-be\u201d business processes across Sourcing, Purchasing/P2P and Supplier domains (including upstream/downstream touchpoints). \n\u2022 Define functional solution designs: workflows, screens/forms, approvals, notifications, document flows, audit trails, and key business rules. \n\u2022 Ensure designs align with policy/compliance requirements and enable standardisation while allowing necessary market flexibility. \n3\\. Bridge between business and software delivery \n\u2022 Act as the primary interface between business users and engineering/architecture teams to ensure shared understanding and fast decision-making. \n\u2022 Provide continuous clarification during delivery (grooming, sprint execution) and manage requirement changes with impact assessment (scope, timeline, risk). \n\u2022 Validate that the delivered solution matches the agreed design through walkthroughs, demos, and acceptance readiness. \n4\\. Data, reporting and control framework definition \n\u2022 Define the business information model for the domain: key entities (e.g., supplier, sourcing event, requisition, PO), data quality needs, ownership, and lifecycle. \n\u2022 Specify required operational reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and audit/compliance controls to support procurement governance and performance management. \n\u2022 Ensure traceability from business outcomes \u2192 requirements \u2192 delivered capability \u2192 measurable metrics. \n5\\. Adoption, testing, and continuous improvement \n\u2022 Own/support UAT strategy and execution: test scenarios, acceptance criteria, defect triage, and sign-off recommendations. \n\u2022 Drive adoption readiness: user guidance, training inputs, operational handover needs, and feedback loops. \n\u2022 Use user feedback and performance data to recommend improvements and streamline processes post-go-live.\n\n## Who you are\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience.\n * 7+ years relevant experience in Procurement (Sourcing/S2C and/or P2P and/or Supplier domain) with strong exposure to digital transformation or tools implementation.\n * Demonstrable experience working with software delivery teams (Agile/Waterfall), including writing functional requirements and supporting UAT.\n * (Nice to have) Certifications such as TOGAF (foundation), BPMN, Lean/Six Sigma, Agile (PSM/SAFe), or Procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS).\n * Deep Procurement domain expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge across Sourcing, Purchasing/P2P, and Supplier Management/Engagement, including policies, controls, and operational realities.\n * Business architecture \u0026 process design: Proven capability to design end-to-end processes, map as-is/to-be, identify root causes, and simplify workflows.\n * Requirements engineering: Ability to create high-quality functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and to maintain traceability through delivery.\n * Strong delivery collaboration: Comfortable working in Agile delivery with software teams; understands SDLC concepts (APIs, integrations, data flows, environments, testing).\n * Stakeholder engagement \u0026 facilitation: Excellent communication with both business and technical audiences; able to facilitate workshops, resolve conflicts, and drive alignment.\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