Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Nottingham
Client: Tata Communications
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description
The role is responsible for leading stages during the offnet access delivery cycle, including identifying partners, assessing access feasibility, delivery, account settlement, supplier management, and service experience improvement. The objective is to ensure timely and successful offnet quoting and delivery at optimal costs. This tactical role influences the operational plans based on business strategy, with a significant mid-term impact on the overall results of the business unit.
Responsibilities
1. Identify national and regional access suppliers/partners and assess competition to deliver last mile delivery.
2. Lead discussions and initial negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners regarding contractual capabilities.
3. Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to enhance efficiency and reduce delivery costs.
4. Explore opportunities to increase business with key vendors through new portfolios and order types.
5. Collaborate with product teams to develop new technology solutions with partners.
6. Design effective offnet access solutions considering route maps, power diversity, and local market considerations to meet customer requirements.
7. Support sales and cross-functional teams in negotiations with partners for special pricing requests, non-standard offerings, and expedited delivery to win complex deals.
8. Finalize and renew vendor contracts for maintenance and installation of network components to ensure optimal operation.
9. Conduct regular performance reviews with key suppliers covering pre-sales, feasibility, cost-effectiveness, delivery, and post-sales support.
10. Plan and contribute to jeopardy and contingency management to ensure timely delivery.
11. Possess experience in the telecommunications environment, especially in managing Telco partners.
Desired Skill Sets
1. Strong understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies.
2. Technical and commercial expertise.
3. Experience in large project planning and execution.
4. Knowledge of the access supply chain market in the region.
5. Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom services, including pricing, SLA, legal, and commercial terms.
6. The role may be performed as an individual contributor or as a team leader.
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