VodafoneThree - Space Planning - Vendor, Innovation Lead
Core
Lead vendor strategy and innovation to shift vendor engagement from reactive to proactive, aligning third-party suppliers with business unit objectives.
Role type
Senior Vendor Strategy & Innovation Lead
Builds
Forward-looking vendor strategies and improved collaboration processes
Domain
Telecommunications / Vendor Management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Vendor strategy, stakeholder management, relationship building, process improvement, independent problem solving, negotiation
Preferred skills
Experience outside retail environments, challenging the status quo
Responsibilities
Build and embed a forward-looking vendor strategy focusing on long-term milestones, Partner closely with vendors to align plans with business unit objectives, Move vendor engagement from last-minute involvement to early structured collaboration, Independently assess current ways of working and propose improved approaches, Act as a key point of contact between stakeholders and vendors
