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Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Client: Tata Communications
Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, 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 one or more stages during the offnet access delivery cycle, including identifying partners, 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 that contributes to defining the direction of the operating plans based on business strategy, with a significant mid-term impact on the overall results of the business unit.
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 efficiency and reduce costs.
* Explore opportunities for increasing 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 diversity, and local market considerations to meet customer requirements.
* Provide support to sales and cross-functional teams for negotiations, special pricing, and expediting delivery to support complex deals.
* Finalize and renew vendor contracts for network maintenance and installation.
* Conduct regular performance reviews with key suppliers regarding pre-sales, delivery, and post-sales support.
* Assist in planning and managing jeopardy and contingency measures to ensure timely delivery.
* Experience in telecommunications, especially managing telecom 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 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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