Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Doncaster seeks an Associate Director - Supply Chain Management to oversee off-net access delivery cycles. This strategic role focuses on supplier management, cost efficiency, and enhancing service delivery through collaboration and negotiations, aimed at improving overall business performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, especially in managing Telco partners.
• Strong understanding of access technologies.
• The role may involve leading a small team or individual contribution.

Responsibilities

• Identify national and regional access suppliers to improve delivery efficiency.
• Lead negotiations with access suppliers on contractual capabilities.
• Design effective off-net access solutions tailored to customer needs.

Skills

Understanding of global telecom networks

Technical expertise

Commercial expertise

Project planning

Access supply chain market knowledge

Job description

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

Client: Tata Communications

Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

The role is responsible for leading one or more stages during the off-net 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 off-net quoting and delivery at optimal costs. This is a tactical role that contributes to defining the operational 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 competitors 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 expand business with key vendors through new portfolios and order types.
• Collaborate with product teams to develop new technology solutions with partners.
• Design effective off-net access solutions considering route maps, power and path diversity, tailored to local market conditions to meet customer needs.
• Provide support to sales and cross-functional teams for negotiations, special pricing requests, non-standard partner offerings, and expedited delivery to enhance bid success rates.
• Finalize and renew vendor contracts for maintenance and installation of network components to ensure optimal operations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with key suppliers covering pre-sales feasibility, cost, delivery, and post-sales support.
• Assist in planning and implementing jeopardy and contingency measures to meet delivery timelines.
• Experience in telecommunications, especially in managing Telco partners.

Desired Skill Sets

• Strong 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.
• 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.