Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Guildford
Client:
Tata Communications
Location:
Guildford, 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, successful offnet quoting and delivery at optimal costs. This is a tactical role contributing to the operational plans aligned with business strategy, with a significant mid-term impact on the business unit's overall results.
Responsibilities:
* Identify national and regional access suppliers/partners and competition to deliver 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 costs.
* Explore opportunities to increase 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 considerations.
* Support sales and cross-functional teams with ad-hoc negotiations for special pricing, non-standard offerings, or expedited delivery to enhance bid success.
* Finalize and renew vendor contracts for network maintenance and installation to ensure optimal operations.
* Conduct regular performance reviews with key suppliers covering pre-sales, delivery, and post-sales support.
* Contribute to jeopardy and contingency planning 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 expertise.
* Experience in large project planning and execution.
* Regional knowledge of the access supply chain market.
* Familiarity with 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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