Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecom sector is seeking an Associate Director for Supply Chain Management in Gloucester. This role involves managing supplier relationships, improving delivery processes, and impacting strategic operational plans. The ideal candidate should have significant expertise in global telecom networks and project management, capable of enhancing business outcomes through effective supplier negotiations and technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify national and regional access suppliers/partners.
• Lead discussions with potential suppliers.
• Maintain relationships to improve delivery efficiency.
• Explore opportunities to increase business.
• Collaborate with product teams for solutions.
• Design effective access solutions.
• Support sales with negotiations.
• Finalize vendor contracts.
• Conduct performance reviews with suppliers.

Skills

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

Job description

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

Client:

Tata Communications

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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 and successful offnet quoting and delivery at optimal costs. This tactical role influences the strategic direction of operating plans based on business strategy, impacting the overall results of the business unit in the mid-term.

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 regarding contractual capabilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to improve delivery efficiency and reduce 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 needs.
• Support sales and cross-functional teams with ad-hoc negotiations for special pricing, non-standard offerings, or expedited delivery to enhance win 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, delivery, and post-sales support.
• Contribute to planning for jeopardy and contingency management to meet delivery timelines.
• 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.
• Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom services, including pricing, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
• The role may be individual contributor or involve leading a small team.