SCM Business Partner

1 month ago


Newbury, United Kingdom Vodafone Full time

Location: London/Newbury + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time hours per week – Mon to Fri


At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
 

Who We Are

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. 

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. 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.

Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you’ll do

We're recruiting for a Supply Chain Business Partner to join our Networks team at Vodafone UK. As a Supply Chain Business Partner, you will be assigned to internal stakeholder groups and be responsible for building strong relationships across several functions and be the ambassador of Supply Chain Management, creating credibility and driving commercial savings throughout the Supply Chain.

This role also entails the utilisation of BI tools (Iview, Celonis, etc.) to identify opportunities, as well as leveraging the global sourcing function at the Vodafone Procurement Company (VPC) and Design-to-Cost methodology to support sourcing and to ensure maximum value is achieved through our key contracts. 

Wider responsibilities will also include:

• Ensure that robust commercial governance is in place with key third party suppliers and manage supply chain audit requirements mandated by the customer.
• Identify and deliver commercial best practices and synergy benefits through effective collaboration with peers in other operating companies, and Global Supply Chain.
• Act as a true business partner in managing stakeholder relations at all levels including senior stakeholders.

Who You Are

• Strong background in commercial contract management with large financial value
• Demonstrable Category Management experience, with a clear understanding of local industry trends as well as economic dynamics and commercial models.
• An ability to develop commercial contracts based on thorough understanding of legal and ethical environments and contract related KPIs.
• Demand Optimisation - Analyse data and generate insights to question and influence local business requirements to optimize demand linked to local business strategy and budget.
• Excellent procurement/contract negotiation skills to achieve best commercial outcome for Vodafone.
• Robust understanding of business, with an aptitude for building sustainable relationships to drive increased business performance and best value outcomes.



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