Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Director for Supply Chain Management, overseeing offnet access delivery in Hemel Hempstead. You will manage supplier relationships, drive new business opportunities, and collaborate with product teams to enhance delivery efficiency. This strategic role impacts the company's operational plans and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, especially managing telco partners, is required.
• Role may involve individual contribution or team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the offnet access delivery cycle, including supplier identification and management.
• Collaborate with product teams on technology solutions and pricing negotiations.
• Conduct performance reviews with key suppliers and contribute to contingency planning.

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 regionally

Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom services

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Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Hemel Hempstead

Client: Tata Communications

Location: Hemel Hempstead, 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 goal is to ensure timely and cost-effective offnet quoting and delivery. This tactical role influences the operating plans based on business strategy, with a significant mid-term impact on overall results.

Responsibilities

• Identify access suppliers/partners at the national and regional level and analyze competition to facilitate last mile delivery.
• Lead discussions and initial negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners regarding contractual capabilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to enhance 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 in negotiations for special pricing, non-standard offerings, and expedited delivery to assist in complex deals.
• 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, is required.

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 regionally.
• Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom services, including pricing, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
• The role may involve individual contribution or team leadership.