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Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Belfast
Client: Tata Communications
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
Role Overview
The role involves leading stages of the offnet access delivery cycle, including identifying partners, assessing access feasibility, delivery, account settlement, supplier management, and service experience improvement. The goal is to ensure timely, successful offnet quoting and delivery at optimal costs. This tactical role influences the operating plans based on business strategy, with a mid-term impact on the overall results of the business unit.
Responsibilities:
* Identify access suppliers/partners at the national and regional levels and assess competition to facilitate last mile delivery.
* Lead negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners regarding contractual capabilities.
* Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
* Explore opportunities to expand business with key vendors through new portfolios and order types.
* Collaborate with product teams to develop new technology solutions with partners.
* Design feasible offnet access solutions considering route maps, power and path diversity, and local market considerations to meet customer requirements.
* Support sales and cross-functional teams with special negotiations, pricing requests, non-standard offerings, and expedited delivery to increase win rates on complex deals.
* Finalize and renew vendor contracts for network maintenance and installation to ensure optimal operations.
* Conduct regular reviews with key suppliers on performance, costs, delivery, and post-sales support.
* Assist in planning for jeopardy and contingency management to meet delivery timelines.
* Require experience in telecommunications, particularly in managing telecom partners.
Desired Skills:
* Understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies.
* Technical and commercial expertise.
* Experience in large project planning and execution.
* Knowledge of the access supply chain market in the region.
* Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom, including pricing, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
* The role may involve individual contribution or leading a small team.
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