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Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Plymouth
Client: Tata Communications
Location: Plymouth, 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 is responsible for leading stages in 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 operational plans based on business strategy, with a mid-term impact on overall business results.
Responsibilities
* Identify access suppliers/partners at national and regional levels, and assess competition to deliver last mile connectivity.
* Lead negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners on contractual capabilities.
* Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to enhance delivery 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, tailored to local market needs.
* Support sales and cross-functional teams with ad-hoc negotiations for special pricing, non-standard offerings, or expedited delivery to increase win rates.
* Finalize and renew vendor contracts for network maintenance and installation to ensure optimal operations.
* Conduct performance reviews with key suppliers focusing on pre-sales, delivery, and post-sales experience.
* Contribute to jeopardy and contingency planning to meet delivery timelines.
* Require experience in telecommunications, especially managing telco 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 regionally.
* Understanding of the telecom quote-to-cash process, including pricing, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
* The role may involve individual contribution or leading a small team.
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