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Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Edinburgh
Client: Tata Communications
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
* Identify national and regional level access suppliers/partners and competition in the region to deliver last mile delivery.
* Lead discussions and negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners on contractual capabilities.
* Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to improve efficiency and costs.
* Explore avenues for increasing business with key vendors through new portfolios and order types.
* Collaborate with product teams to develop new technology solutions with partners.
* Design effective offnet access solutions considering route maps, power and path diversity, tailored to local market needs.
* Support sales and bidding processes by negotiating with partners for special pricing, non-standard offerings, or expedited delivery.
* Finalize and renew vendor contracts for network maintenance and installation.
* Conduct performance reviews with key suppliers regularly.
* Plan and contribute to jeopardy and contingency management to meet delivery timelines.
* Experience in telecommunications, especially managing Telco partners.
Desired Skill Sets:
* Understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies.
* Technical and commercial knowledge.
* Experience in large project planning and execution.
* Knowledge of the access supply chain market regionally.
* Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom services, including pricing, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
* The role may be as an individual contributor or a team leader.
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