SCM Business Partner (6 Month FTC)

Aggregate function:  Finance
Business Area:  Group Supply Chain Mgmt Vert.
Posting Country:  Ireland
Date Posted:  20 Nov 2025
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.

What you’ll do

 

With us, you can drive impact and shape smarter supply chains.

  • As a Supply Chain Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to the business, delivering efficiencies and driving simplification across sourcing processes.
  • You’ll work closely with stakeholders and the Vodafone Procurement Company to source the right products and services at the best quality and price, ensuring value generation and timely delivery.
  • From optimising demand and consolidating suppliers to influencing global strategies and managing KPIs, you’ll play a key role in creating a streamlined, cost-effective supply chain. You’ll also champion governance, compliance, and digital tools to ensure process excellence and support Vodafone’s ambition for innovation and growth.

Who we are looking for

 

  • Strong business partnering skills with the ability to build credible relationships and influence stakeholders
  • Solid category management expertise and understanding of industry trends and commercial models
  • Experience in operational supply chain management (ideally 5+ years)
  • Proven RFI/RFX and contract negotiation experience
  • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with excellent numerical skills
  • Energetic, innovative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
  • Comfortable with technology and quick to learn new systems
  • Project management capability and ability to take initiatives from concept to delivery
  • Commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and driving change

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.