Supply Chain Business Partner

4 weeks ago


Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Vodafone Full time

Location: Flexible, with the ability to work from home and in the office.

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits.

Working Hours: Full time hours per week – Mon to Fri.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Supply Chain Business Partner to join our team at Vodafone UK. As a Supply Chain Business Partner, you will play a key role in coordinating new bids with customers, developing bid strategies, evaluating risks, and providing mitigations to address the requirements of governance with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities, reliability, and competitiveness.
  • Review existing products and help product teams launch new products to increase the possibility to win new bids.
  • Review existing tools and deal data to gain insights and drive the strategies for the new bids.
  • Manage suppliers' finance stability and engage with them risk mitigation plans to prevent any financial distress event with the customers.
  • Conduct regular feedback sessions with business account managers to help drive continuous improvement in supply chain.
  • Prepare and lead internal and/or external commercial negotiations and attend supplier and customer meetings.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience of commercial contract management, with large financial value.
  • Excellent procurement/contract negotiation skills to achieve best commercial outcome for Vodafone.
  • An ability to develop commercial contracts based on thorough understanding of legal and ethical environments and contract related KPIs.
  • Proficient understanding of contract law, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.
  • Robust understanding of business, with an aptitude for building sustainable relationships to drive increased business performance and best value outcomes.

About Vodafone UK:

We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

Why Vodafone UK:

We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.



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