Global Procurement Manager, Enterprise
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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
Vodafone Luxembourg plays a central role in managing some of the most important aspects of Vodafone’s global operations, including Centralised Procurement, Financing, and Roaming. With a diverse team of over 400 employees, we are committed to connecting for a better future by maintaining trust, empowering people, and protecting the planet. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and services that drive efficiency and excellence across Vodafone’s global network. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment where every team member can make a significant impact.
What you’ll do
As a Global Category Manager, you will take charge of one or more categories within the Enterprise (Vodafone Business) portfolio. You will lead sourcing and negotiation efforts (commercial and contracts) with suppliers to support our strategy and meet the needs of key stakeholders, including Vodafone Business, Technology, Compliance, and local Supply Chain.
Your mission is to deliver the optimal contract on time to maximize B2B contract value and margin, create savings, and centrally manage spend targets while ensuring project delivery aligns with our global strategy and standards (including our Code of Ethical Purchasing Policy and Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policy). You will innovate commercial models, contribute to the category supplier or B2B partner/alliance roadmap, and make long-term sourcing decisions during category development. Additionally, you will enthusiastically support global contract management, compliance, and governance structures.
Join our dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team, where you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects. From driving high-profile global product and supplier negotiations to supporting our sales team in winning new Vodafone Business customer bids, you'll be at the forefront of procurement activities that link to revenue growth and customer experience.
Who you are
- Communication Skills: Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, allowing you to effectively collaborate and influence diverse teams.
- Analytical Skills: Proven expertise in data research, creating trends, and identifying anomalies in data sets, showcasing your analytical prowess.
- International Collaboration: Ability to work across different cultures. Experience in an international, functional matrix environment.
- Task Management: Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Flexible and adaptable to cope with the variety of projects and tasks and the ambiguity inherent to large matrix organization.
- Language: Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Product Knowledge: Knowledge in the following market/products/technologies (and associated vendor ecosystem) considered a plus: Digital Apps resell (such as Microsoft Modern Workplace, Google Workspace) and eCommerce Selling Platforms (such as AppDirect).
- Business Acumen: Business acumen beyond procurement activities as you need to strive for being also an advisor to your stakeholders about your supplier markets.
- Education OR Experience: A higher degree in Engineering or IT is preferred, demonstrating your technical expertise and commitment to continuous learning, or equivalent experience in a related field (minimum of 3 years' in procurement).
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. Here are some of the ways we support this:
Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Rewarding your hard work and dedication
Generous Annual Leave
• 28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year
• 1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions
• 11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends
• 5 charity days per year to give back to the community
Flexible Work Arrangements
• Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life
• 20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences
Comprehensive Health and Wellness
• Lunch vouchers to support your midday meals
• Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future
Continuous Learning and Development
• Access to Vodafone University and online training resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career
Your journey to joining us
- Apply: Take the first step and submit your application. We’re excited to learn more about you!
- CV Review: Our team will carefully review your CV to ensure your skills align with the role.
- Recruiter Call: Let’s chat! We’ll discuss your experience and what excites you about this opportunity.
- Personality Assessment: Discover your strengths with our insightful personality test.
- 1st Business Interview: Meet with the team to dive deeper into your expertise and how you can contribute to our success.
- 2nd Business Interview: A final conversation to explore your fit with our company culture and long-term goals.
- Your Outcome: We’ll share the decision with you—either welcoming you aboard or providing valuable feedback.
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
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