Experience Level
Associate / Mid-Senior Level
Location
Luxembourg
Our Company
As Vodafone continues to evolve, our commitment to innovation is greater than ever. Already the world's leading mobile telecommunications company, our goal is to pioneer a world of total communications solutions, where fixed, mobile, voice, and data will all become one. And with approximately 407 million customers to cater to across the globe, there has never been a better time to jump on board.
At Vodafone, we don’t just produce innovative products, we develop amazing people too. We’re a brand that loves change – if it’s not happening naturally then we’re creating it ourselves. It’s in our hearts to push forward, to create a better future, to never rest, and find new ways that help people communicate. That’s the lifeblood that runs throughout Vodafone. We are driven to empower people. We are committed to helping our people perform at their best and achieve their full potential.
Role Purpose
As a Category Manager of IT Infrastructure, you are responsible for category management activities in the area of IT, covering spending for over 20 local markets around the globe. You will individually manage sub-categories of spend, partnering with the business to help define and execute the procurement strategies.
You will
Ensure great relationships with key category suppliers.
Manage relationships with key internal business partners in the Local Markets and Group; ensure the category strategy is in line with the overall strategy for Group Technology.
Drive negotiation and conclusion of contracts with suppliers over small and mid-size deals working with Legal and internal partners.
Optimize spend of approx. €100m/year, deliver spend and saving targets in conjunction with the defined procurement and supplier strategies.
Act as a focal point for all category-related activity up to the limit of responsibility, address issues and monitor the situation.
Investigate and drive performance improvements on specific opportunities identified within the category.
Continuous improvement of commercial “BAU” processes (Work order Structure, PO issuing)
Optimization of the supply base.
Core Competencies
Relevant working experience in IT procurement (minimum 10 years).
Knowledge of procurement of the following sub-categories - IT Infrastructure Products and Services, Office IT Products and Services, and Cloud and Datacenter services.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Ability to optimize a wide range of strong working relationships with internal partners and suppliers.
Strong proven commercial and negotiation skills.
A track record of delivering challenging targets.
Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English.
It would be nice if you have...
Experience within the Telecoms industry is preferred, on both a global and a local level.
Technical knowledge of IT.
What’s in it for you?
Learning & Development
- Gain real experience in the field of global sourcing and contract management.
- Opportunity to learn in an energetic and professional team about partner communication and supply chain management.
- Long-term full-time career opportunities in the field of Procurement.
- Access to Vodafone University and LinkedIn Learning.
Flexibility & Leaves
- Flexible working schedule.
- 28 days holiday (with the option to buy 5 days) plus 11 public holidays.
- 5 paid days leave for charity projects.
Benefits
- State pension matching scheme of up to 8%.
- Voluntary AXA Health Insurance.
- Voluntary AXA Pension Scheme.
Our Recruitment Process
A call with Recruiter to learn more about your profile and motivation.
An interview with the Business to assess your skills and functional fit.
An interview with the Hiring Manager and Peer/Stakeholder to assess your functional fit for the role.
Our Commitment
Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people by offering a flexible, motivating, and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed, and rewarded.
We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that respects, values, celebrates, and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too.
Get to know us better here and find out what life at Vodafone could be like for you >> https://careers.vodafone.com/our-offer/ <<.
Please contact >> group.resourcing@vodafone.com << for any application-related inquiries.
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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.
