Technology Procurement Expert

7/2016 – offen

Liaise with the VPC (Vodafone Procurement Company) where a Global category plan is applicable. Ensure UK Operating companies’ 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. (CTO Advisory)
Where a local category plan is applicable, develop a local procurement strategy (local category plan), with internal stakeholders, which seeked out business opportunities, capitalises on current market conditions and challenges business requirements. 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, high service standards, efficient execution and competitive costs. Assisting the business in driving robust demand management practices to deliver the best possible outcomes for cost, quality, delivery, and ensure supplier pricing and budgets are interlocked with Finance.Drive cost reduction opportunities, understand total cost of ownership and work with key suppliers to implement value-add initiatives.Identify and deliver commercial best practices and synergy benefits through effective collaboration with peers in other Operating Companies, and Global Supply Chain.Ensure appropriate governance is in place for key suppliers and contracts to include strategic vendor management and robust implementation and execution of Commercial Contract Management principles.Act as a true business partner in managing stakeholder relations at all levels including senior stakeholders. Influence, challenge and drive change to add incremental value. Drive SCM engagement and relevance to get the right result for the business

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