Category Manager - German speaking

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth.

We are seeking a Category Management professional to lead the definition, sign-off, and execution of category strategies for leased lines within the Supply Chain Management function. The individual will manage and deliver projects across various local markets, negotiate contracts and renewals, and collaborate with local teams and stakeholders. This role is pivotal in driving Vodafone’s global strategy for procuring leased lines, fixed line access, and consumer line rental, contributing to supplier roadmaps and ensuring long-term sourcing decisions are aligned with business objectives

• Possess strong commercial and negotiation skills, particularly with multi-year agreements.
• Demonstrate robust contracting skills for both initial agreements and ongoing management.
• Exhibit leadership and teamwork, with a focus on collaboration within virtual teams.
• Display business acumen and understanding of the leased line industry, market practices, and trends.
• Bring knowledge or experience in property or data centre commercial management.
• Have solid experience in the telecoms industry with a procurement background.
• Proven track record of delivering against challenging targets and working successfully with virtual teams in cross-cultural environments.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and executive presentation skills.
• Strong data analysis capabilities.
• Effective engagement with key stakeholders and ability to communicate at senior management level.
• Experience in procurement at global or local level, with technical knowledge of networks and services and the ability to drive category transformation.
• Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English and German

• Opportunity to lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives in a global environment.
• Exposure to innovative commercial models and the chance to influence Vodafone’s supplier roadmap.
• Collaboration with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across multiple markets.
• Professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation committed to your development

In return we provide you with:

• A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome;

• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team;
• Access to internal and external trainings;
• A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture;
• Opportunities to participate in company activities and company events;
• Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with ONE subscription (unlimited talk, text message, and data within the EU)
• ONE HOME discounted fleet services for employees and their friends & family
• Cafeteria package;
• Private Medical Services;
• Employee Assistant Program to support your wellbeing and mental health;
• Currently, we are trialling a flexible and hybrid way of working to ensure our colleagues’ wellbeing and health & safety; we combine working from home with meeting max 2 times/week in our fully refurbished, digital office in Budapest

• Advanced negotiation and contracting techniques in a multinational context.
• Strategic category management and supplier relationship management.
• Cross-cultural collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Data-driven decision-making and performance improvement methodologies.
• Innovation in commercial models and procurement transformation.