Category Manager, Vodafone Business (m/f)

Description des tâches

• You will lead sourcing and negotiation efforts (commercial and contracts) with suppliers to support our strategy and
• meet the needs of key stakeholders, including Vodafone Business, Technology, Compliance and local Supply Chain.
• Your mission is to deliver the optimal contract on time to maximize B2B contract value and margin, create
• savings, and centrally manage spend targets while ensuring project delivery aligns with our global strategy and
• standards (including our Code of Ethical Purchasing Policy and Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policy). You will innovate
• commercial models, contribute to the category supplier or B2B partner/alliance roadmap, and make long-term
• sourcing decisions during category development.
• Join our dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team, where you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety
• of projects. From driving high-profile global product and supplier negotiations to supporting our sales team in
• winning new Vodafone Business customer bids, you'll be at the forefront of procurement activities that link to
• revenue growth and customer experience. We indeed have that chance to be running procurement activities which
• we can link to revenue growth and customer experience.
• This is an exciting role for an experienced, innovative and self-driven procurement professional with a track record of
• delivering ambitious targets meanwhile sharing our Purpose.

You will

• Lead Supplier Selection and Negotiation: Develop and execute commercial strategies, negotiate contracts, and

achieve savings and cost efficiencies.

• Optimize Supplier Performance: Drive strong commercial management to ensure business value is delivered and

competitive advantage is maintained.

• Develop Category Strategy: Shape and support the category strategy for Enterprise, ensuring alignment with

overall business goals.

• Build Strong Relationships: Foster and maintain robust relationships with Vodafone's stakeholders at both Group

and local market levels, ensuring continuous alignment with the category strategy.

• Act as Primary Contact: Report to a Principal Category Manager and serve as SPOC for certain Global Categories

and products under Enterprise, Local Markets, Group Products.

• Work Agile: Participate in and lead cross-category and cross-company projects, adapting to the dynamic needs of

the business.

• Embrace Remote Collaboration: Leverage Microsoft Teams for seamless remote collaboration, ensuring effective

communication and teamwork across different locations.

• Utilize Copilot: to enhance productivity and streamline tasks, enabling efficient management of your

responsibilities.

You need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Finance
• 2+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or a related commercial

function

• Experience supporting and leading RFIs/RFPs, supplier engagement, commercial evaluations, and negotiations
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present insights and

recommendations clearly

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing relationships across different cultures and

organisational levels

• Ability to operate effectively in an international, matrix-based environment.
• Proven ability to prioritise multiple activities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of technology, digital media, IT services, or telecommunications procurement markets
• Experience monitoring KPIs, analysing commercial performance, and identifying business improvement

opportunities

• Commercial acumen with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and provide market and supplier

insights

• Experience managing contracts and supporting end-to-end sourcing activities would be considered an advantage
• Knowledge of Vodafone markets, digital advertising technologies, retail media, unified communications, or related

technology ecosystems would be considered a plus