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Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Peterborough
Client:
Tata Communications
Location:
Peterborough, 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 off-net access delivery cycle, including identifying partners, assessing access feasibility, delivery, account settlement, supplier management, and service experience improvement. The objective is to ensure timely, successful off-net quoting and delivery at optimal costs. This tactical role influences the operational plans aligning with business strategy, impacting the overall results of the business unit in the mid-term.
Responsibilities
* Identify national and regional access suppliers/partners and assess competition to facilitate last mile delivery.
* Lead discussions and initial negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners regarding contractual capabilities.
* Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to enhance efficiency and reduce delivery 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 effective off-net access solutions considering route maps, power and path diversity, tailored to local market requirements.
* Support sales and cross-functional teams with ad-hoc requests such as special pricing, non-standard offerings, or expedited delivery to win complex deals.
* Finalize and renew vendor contracts for network maintenance and installation to ensure optimal operation levels.
* Conduct regular performance reviews with key suppliers covering pre-sales, feasibility, cost, delivery, and post-sales support.
* Assist in planning for risk management and contingency measures to meet delivery timelines.
* Require experience in telecommunications, particularly in managing Telco partners.
Desired Skills
* Strong understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies.
* Technical and commercial expertise.
* Experience in large project planning and execution.
* Knowledge of the regional access supply chain market.
* Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom services, including pricing, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
* The role may involve individual contribution or leading a small team.
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