Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks an Associate Director in Supply Chain Management to manage stages of offnet access delivery, including supplier relationships and delivery efficiency. This role requires understanding global telecom networks and the ability to increase business with vendors, making it pivotal for the company's operational success.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, especially managing telecom partners.
• Ability to lead discussions and negotiations with suppliers.
• Capacity to collaborate with product teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead stages during the offnet access delivery cycle.
• Identify and assess access suppliers/partners.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with key suppliers.

Skills

Understanding of global telecom networks

Technical knowledge relevant to telecom supply chains

Commercial knowledge relevant to telecom supply chains

Experience in large project planning and execution

Knowledge of the access supply chain market

Understanding of quote-to-cash process in telecom services

Job description

Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Colchester

Client: Tata Communications

Location: Colchester, 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, 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 tactical role influences the operational plans based on business strategy, impacting the overall results of the business unit mid-term.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify national and regional access suppliers/partners and assess competition to deliver last mile delivery.
2. Lead discussions and initial negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners regarding contractual capabilities.
3. Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs.
4. Explore avenues for increasing business with key vendors through new portfolios and order types.
5. Collaborate with product teams to develop new technology solutions with partners.
6. Design effective offnet access solutions considering route maps, power and path diversity, tailored to local market needs.
7. Support sales and cross-functional teams with special requests, pricing negotiations, and expedited delivery to enhance win rates on complex deals.
8. Finalize and renew vendor contracts for maintenance and installation of network components to ensure optimal operation.
9. Conduct regular reviews with key suppliers on performance, including pre-sales feasibility, cost, delivery, and post-sales support.
10. Contribute to planning for jeopardy and contingency management to meet delivery timelines.
11. Bring experience in telecommunications, especially in managing telecom partners.

Desired Skill Sets:

1. Understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies.
2. Technical and commercial knowledge relevant to telecom supply chains.
3. Experience in large project planning and execution.
4. Knowledge of the access supply chain market regionally.
5. Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom services, including pricing, SLAs, and legal/commercial terms.
6. The role may involve individual contribution or leading a small team.