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Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Southampton
Client: Tata Communications
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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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 is a tactical role contributing to defining the operating plans based on business strategy, with a significant mid-term impact on overall business 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 on contractual capabilities.
* Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to improve delivery efficiency and costs.
* Explore opportunities for increasing business with key vendors through new portfolios and order types.
* Develop new technology solutions with partners alongside product teams.
* Design effective offnet access solutions considering route maps, power and path diversity, tailored to local market needs.
* Provide support to sales and cross-functional teams for negotiations, special pricing, non-standard offerings, and expedited delivery to aid in winning major deals.
* Finalize and renew vendor contracts for network maintenance and installation for optimal operation.
* Conduct regular performance reviews with key suppliers covering pre-sales, feasibility, cost, delivery, and post-sales support.
* Assist in planning and providing inputs for jeopardy and contingency management 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 knowledge.
* Experience in large project planning and execution.
* Knowledge of the access supply chain market in the region.
* 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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