Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

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

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications seeks an Associate Director in Supply Chain Management to oversee off-net access delivery. You will lead supplier negotiations, enhance delivery efficiency, and collaborate on technology solutions, all while driving strategic growth in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications preferred, especially managing telecom partners.
• Role may involve individual contribution or team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead off-net access delivery cycle, including supplier management and cost efficiency.
• Build relationships with suppliers for better delivery and pricing.
• Collaborate with product teams for technology solutions.

Skills

Understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies

Technical expertise

Commercial expertise

Large project planning and execution

Knowledge of access supply chain market

Understanding of quote-to-cash process

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Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), West London

Client: Tata Communications

Location: West London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Role Overview

The role is responsible for leading stages in the off-net access delivery cycle, including identifying partners, assessing access feasibility, delivery, account settlement, supplier management, and service experience improvement. The goal is to ensure timely, successful off-net quoting and delivery at optimal costs. This tactical role influences the operational plans aligned with 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 connectivity.
• 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 grow business with key vendors through new portfolios and order types.
• Collaborate with product teams to develop new technology solutions with partners.
• Design feasible off-net 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, or expedited delivery to win complex deals.
• 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.
• Contribute to jeopardy and contingency planning to ensure timely delivery.
• Preferably, possess experience in the telecommunications environment, especially managing telecom partners.

Desired 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, including pricing, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
• The role may involve individual contribution or team leadership.