VodafoneThree - Procurement Lead
Core
Lead Networks Procurement spend and strategy, influencing key investment decisions and developing sourcing strategies for VodafoneThree's network infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Procurement Lead (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, category plans, and commercial outcomes for network infrastructure investments.
Domain
Telecommunications / Network Infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, contract law, market intelligence, supply chain risk management, stakeholder influence, category planning, supplier management.
Preferred skills
Experience managing high-value commercial disputes (£10m+), simplifying complex commercial challenges, embedding strategic supplier management.
Technologies
e-Procurement, e-auctioning
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for future procurement challenges; create and maintain category plans aligned to business priorities; lead complex, high-value commercial and contractual negotiations; use market intelligence to inform investment decisions; optimize value and manage supply-chain risks; ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
