Category Manager
Core
Global Category Manager & Supply Chain Business Partner leading sourcing, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations to support Vodafone's global strategy and customer solutions.
Role type
Senior Category Manager / Supply Chain Business Partner
Builds
Global category strategies, supplier roadmaps, and competitive commercial propositions for B2B customers
Domain
Telecommunications / Enterprise Procurement
Required skills
Sourcing strategy, commercial negotiation, contract lifecycle management, supplier governance, demand optimization, market insight, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, project management
Preferred skills
Enterprise or B2B resell environment experience, business acumen beyond procurement
Technologies
SAP, AVA, BI tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies; Lead supplier selection for customer bids; Manage supplier relationships across the full contract lifecycle; Serve as the key interface between SCM and Vodafone Business stakeholders; Provide insight on market dynamics and supplier ecosystems; Enable successful customer bids through strong supplier propositions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
