Supply Chain Business Partner (12-month FTC)
Location: Newbury + Hybrid*
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term
*Hybrid
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
Who We Are
We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.
What you’ll do
We're recruiting for a Supply Chain Business Partner to join our IT & Digital team at Vodafone UK. As a Supply Chain Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, by way of building strong relationships across functions and becoming an ambassador of Supply Chain Management, creating credibility, and driving commercial savings throughout the Supply Chain.
Wider responsibilities will also include:
- Provide commercial support to teams at Vodafone through end-to-end management of the procurement process across the professional services, IT & Digital categories.
- Liaise with the VPC (Vodafone Procurement Company) category managers for categories where a Global category plan is applicable.
- Ensure UK Operating company’s views and requirements are understood during the strategy development and represent the UK Operating Company in any subsequent negotiations to deliver best value for the business.
- Manage the procurement process for key projects, working with the VPC lead for global categories and contracts, ensuring the selection of suppliers with the capability to meet our needs through high service standards, efficient execution, and competitive costs.
- Assist the business in driving robust demand management excellence (questioning, challenging, and influencing the future sourcing demand) to deliver the best possible outcomes for cost, quality, and delivery.
Who you are
- Demonstrable commercial experience, having gained a thorough understanding of financial modelling, total cost of ownership, strategic sourcing, and supplier management throughout career.
- Relevant Category Management experience, preferably in areas that include IT & Digital (e.g., hardware, software, outsourcing, managed/professional services, etc.)
- Excellent procurement/contract negotiation skills that will allow you to achieve best commercial outcome for Vodafone.
- Robust understanding of business, with an aptitude for building sustainable relationships to drive increased business performance and best value outcomes.
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.
What we offer
We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.
Together we can
Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
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