Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Bath
Client: Tata Communications
Location: Bath, 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 tactical role influences the direction of operating plans based on business strategy, with 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 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, special pricing, non-standard offerings, and expedited delivery to enhance bid success rates.
* Finalize and renew vendor contracts for network maintenance and installation to ensure optimal operations.
* Conduct regular performance reviews with key suppliers covering pre-sales, feasibility, cost, delivery, and post-sales support.
* Contribute to jeopardy and contingency planning to meet delivery timelines.
* Require 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.
* Knowledge of the access supply chain market in the region.
* Familiarity with the quote-to-cash process in telecom, including pricing, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
* The role may involve individual contribution or leading a small team.
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