Category Manager

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 with strong commercial insight and procurement expertise to lead the leased lines category across Vodafone markets. This role focuses on defining and executing category strategy, managing supplier relationships, and delivering measurable value through savings, improved commercial models, and service outcomes. The role works closely with local markets, senior stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure alignment with Vodafone’s global supply chain objectives.

• Define, gain approval for, and execute the global leased lines category strategy across Vodafone markets.
• Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract renewals or amendments in collaboration with legal and internal stakeholders.
• Drive the delivery of sourcing initiatives end-to-end, ensuring savings and performance improvements are realised within agreed timelines.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with senior stakeholders, policy owners, and local market teams.
• Develop and lead negotiation strategies to achieve cost efficiencies and enhanced service delivery.
• Design and implement innovative commercial models and sourcing solutions for Vodafone and third-party customers.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities within the category and lead corrective actions.
• Contribute to reporting and tracking of category targets in line with supply chain governance and standards.
• Promote consistent use of supply chain tools, processes, and policies across markets.

• An individual with strong commercial and negotiation capabilities, particularly in multi-year and complex contractual agreements.
• Experienced in telecoms procurement, with a solid understanding of the leased lines market, industry practices, and trends.
• Confident working with virtual, cross-cultural teams and influencing stakeholders at senior levels.
• Comfortable analysing data to support decision-making and category transformation initiatives.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentations.
• Knowledgeable in network services, with exposure to data centre commercial models considered an advantage.
• Professionally proficient in English and German.

• Exposure to global, strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple Vodafone markets.
• Opportunities to influence commercial outcomes at scale within a complex, international organisation.
• Collaboration with diverse, cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders across geographies.
• A role that supports continuous professional growth through challenging, high-impact work.

• Advanced category strategy development and execution at a global level.
• Complex supplier negotiation and contract management techniques.
• Stakeholder management across large, matrixed organisations.
• Commercial innovation within telecoms and network services procurement.

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