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Commercial Specialist - Global Bids & Pricing - VOIS (Maternity Cover)

Aggregate function:  Shared Services
Business Area:  Business_VOIS
Posting Country:  Hungary
Date Posted:  8 May 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term Contract

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this Role

We are seeking a commercially astute individual to lead complex, multi-country enterprise bids from qualification through to contract signature. This role blends bid management, commercial strategy, and pricing leadership, working with diverse onshore and offshore teams to shape compelling, competitive propositions. The individual will act as a trusted commercial advisor, ensuring governance, stakeholder alignment, and high-quality outcomes across global opportunities.

What you’ll do

  • Advise on Sourcing Strategy: Collaborate with bid and sales teams to shape sourcing approaches for large-scale customer bids, offering insights into supplier access, product options, and commercial recommendations.
  • Optimise Bid Feasibility and Costing: Evaluate feasibility outcomes and cost inputs, advising on commercial improvements to ensure competitive, client-aligned proposals.
  • Provide Market Intelligence: Deliver insights on supplier and competitor trends, leveraging regional knowledge to inform bid shaping and maintain a market-leading position.
  • Build Strategic Relationships: Partner closely with regional Partner Managers to align on sourcing strategies and solution offerings, ensuring cohesive and informed bid responses.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Challenge existing processes, propose innovative solutions, and provide feedback on customer demand trends to enhance sourcing effectiveness.

Who you are

  • Telecom Industry Expertise: Proven experience in telecommunications, ideally within procurement, sourcing, or bid-related roles at a major carrier.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of sourcing disciplines, with the ability to build commercial models and advise on cost optimisation.
  • Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Skilled in distilling complex data into actionable insights, with a track record of problem-solving in operational environments.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, bid, and regional partners.
  • Effective Communicator: Excellent presentation and communication skills, capable of delivering clear, data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for data analysis and commercial modelling.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years in leased procurement, bid management, pricing, or pre-sales solutions within the telecom sector.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

  • Exposure to high-impact, global enterprise deals across multiple markets.
  • Opportunities to influence commercial strategy at senior leadership and customer level.
  • Collaboration within a diverse, international environment.
  • Continuous learning through complex negotiations, transformation initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.

  • A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
  • A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
  • Access to internal trainings through Vodafone University and external trainings via other providers
  • A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
  • Opportunities to participate in company activities and Vodafone Foundation events
  • Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with One Business Mobile Superior subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU)
  • Cafeteria package
  • Private Medical Services
  • Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
  • Life and accident insurance
  • You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year
  • 16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption
  • You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners
  • You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per week

What skills you will learn

  • Advanced global bid and pricing strategy development.
  • C-level negotiation and executive stakeholder management.
  • Commercial risk management across large-scale, multi-country opportunities.
  • Leadership of complex virtual teams in a matrix organisation.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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