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.

Supply Chain Business Partner

Location: Newbury (Full-time remote working during COVID-19)
Salary: Competitive plus bonus
COVID-19 Notice: We are continuing recruitment and have implemented new processes that promote candidate and employee safety. As part of this we have moved to a virtual hiring and onboarding process until further notice.
 

Vodafone UK’s Corporate Functions work at the heart of the business, providing professional expertise, support and guidance for all operations. Always moving, always adapting and revolutionising our digital growth to be ready and well equipped for the future. 

What will you be doing? 

As a Supply Chain Business Partner - Networks at Vodafone you will be assigned to internal stakeholder groups and responsible for building strong relationships across several functions. You will be an ambassador of the Supply Chain, creating credibility and driving commercial value and operational excellence. You'll be looking after Networks however we're flexible on the depth of experience in this category.

Who are we looking for? 

An individual with overall Business Partnering experience who can demonstrate a robust understanding of Vodafone by identifying and prioritising stakeholders. The ability to build and sustain relationships to drive increased business performance and best value outcomes.

• Governance Management – Managing the end-to-end governance frameworks of key SCM deliverables to ensure objectives and initiatives are effectively monitored. 
• Project & Programme Management - Using the right frameworks and approaches to manage projects and relationships to drive excellence and control costs, in either small-scale or complex enterprise-wide initiatives
• Procurement Negotiation - Ability to support centrally led complex and high-value negotiations. Leading local tactical negotiations by applying creative models, leveraging various cost programs and using various behavioural techniques to achieve the best commercial outcome for Vodafone.
• Category Management - A clear understanding of local industry trends, economic, financial and market dynamics as well as commercial models and demonstrates business foresight to contribute to global category strategy and/or enable the delivery of effective sourcing activities.
• Commercial Contract Management - Protects Vodafone's interests by developing commercial contracts based on a thorough understanding of legal and ethical environments. Managing contract-related KPI and ensure minimal value leakage. 

What’s in it for you?

An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive and flexible benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family. From our market-leading parental leave policies through to employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes we are committed to supporting you throughout your career with Vodafone.

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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