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Sourcing Specialist

Aggregate function:  Finance
Business Area:  Group Supply Chain Mgmt Vert.
Posting Country:  Hungary
Date Posted:  20 Dec 2024
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

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.

Hello there! We’re Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (also known as _VOIS) and we’re looking for a

 

Sourcing Specialist - Experienced

 

 


Role purpose: To search local market suppliers and screen them under the strategic guidance of Vodafone Procurement Company's (VPC) category managers. To negotiate and contract with suppliers, to manage them and optimize their performance.

 

 

What you’ll do:

 

  • Assessment of the relevant spend & relevant supplier market of the Category supported
  • Supports the development of a category strategy for the managed spend, in line with overall SCM strategy
  • Day to day management of the Vodafone suppliers and optimization of supplier performance in the given category
  • Execute assigned sourcing activities, deliver category reports, execute RFPs / RFIs, manage the assigned spend for categories in scope, conclusion of contracts with suppliers
  • Provide operational sourcing support to the Category Manager/s supported
  • Accountable for delivering own migration, spend and savings targets
  • Advises on new approaches, proposes continuous improvement of processes and procedures.

 

What you’ll bring to the team:

 

  • Previous experience or exposure to procurement or sourcing activities
  • Ability to leverage Vodafone’s global scale and scope with global suppliers
  • Good commercial and negotiation skills
  • Strong analytical skills & well developed written & verbal communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with external suppliers ranging from short term tactical engagements to long term strategic partnerships
  • Fluent English skills, (German preferred)
  • Strong commercial background
  • 1-3 years of experience in vendor management, procurement or purchase to pay operations is required, preferably in a similar industry
  • Ability to operate effectively in a changing and multicultural environment
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;

 

In return we provide you with:

 

  • 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 and external trainings;
  • 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 Vodafone RED subscription (unlimited talk, text message, and data within the EU)
  • Vodafone HOME discounted fleet services for employees and their friends & family
  • Cafeteria package;
  • Private Medical Services;
  • Employee Assistant Program to support your wellbeing and mental health;
  • Currently, we are trialling a flexible and hybrid way of working to ensure our colleagues’ wellbeing and health & safety; we combine working from home with meeting max 2 times/week in our fully refurbished, digital office in Budapest

 


What you need to know about us:
We are the engine that powers Vodafone around the world: our work impacts millions of people around the globe every day. If you want to experiment and learn fast, integrated into an international, multicultural and inclusive team, then _VOIS is the place for you.


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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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