Category Manager

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

Category Manager

As a Category Manager Leased Lines, you will be responsible for the definition, sign-off and execution of category strategy and the management & delivery of relevant projects in various Local Markets.

You will lead the negotiation of relevant projects and contract renewals / amendments and establish yourself as a recognised Category Manager interacting with local teams & stakeholders. With the team you will drive the execution of Vodafone’s global strategy for buying and procuring leased lines, fixed line access and consumer line rental, contributing to the category supplier roadmap and ensuring that longer term sourcing decisions are considered.

What you'll do :

• Solid experience in Telecoms industry with procurement experience
• Track record of delivering against challenging targets and of successful teamwork with virtual teams in cross cultural environment
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and executive presentation skills
• Proven data analysis capabilities
• Effective engagement with key stakeholders and ability to communicate and present at senior management level
• Experience of working within procurement either at global or local level, technical knowledge of networks & services and possess ability to recommend / drive category transformation
• Business level proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills in relation to multi-year agreements
• Strong contracting skills – both for initial agreement and ongoing management
• Leadership and teamwork, key focus on collaboration of virtual teams
• Business acumen; know the Leased Line industry, market, practices and trends
• Knowledge or previous experience about property or datacentre commercial management

What you will bring to the team :

In return we provide you with :

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