Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de télécommunications réputée recherche un Associate Director en Supply Chain Management pour gérer les fournisseurs d'accès et garantir l'efficacité des livraisons. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience dans le domaine, un bon réseau et sera capable de planifier et d'exécuter des projets d'envergure. Ce rôle est stratégique pour l'optimisation des coûts et le succès à long terme de l'entreprise, impliquant une interaction constante avec les partenaires pour offrir des solutions innovantes.

Qualifications

• Compréhension des réseaux de télécommunications.
• Expérience dans la gestion des partenaires Telco souhaitée.
• Capacité à diriger une petite équipe ou à contribuer individuellement.

Responsibilities

• Identifer et négocier avec des fournisseurs d'accès au niveau national et régional.
• Maintenir des relations fortes avec les fournisseurs d'accès.
• Contribuer à la planification de la performance et à la gestion des contingences.

Skills

Compréhension des réseaux de télécommunications

Expertise technique et commerciale

Expérience en planification et exécution de projets

Connaissance du marché

Familiarité avec le processus de devis

Job description

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

Client:

Tata Communications

Location:

Guildford, 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 is a tactical role contributing to the operational plans aligned with business strategy, with a significant mid-term impact on the business unit's overall 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 regarding contractual capabilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to enhance 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 considerations.
• Support sales and cross-functional teams with ad-hoc negotiations for special pricing, non-standard offerings, or expedited delivery to enhance bid success.
• 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 jeopardy and contingency planning 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.
• Regional knowledge of the access supply chain market.
• Familiarity with 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.