Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

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

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an Associate Director in Supply Chain Management to oversee the offnet access delivery cycle. This role involves managing supplier relations, driving delivery efficiency, and ensuring project execution aligns with business strategy. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in telecommunications, project planning, and commercial expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications management.
• Skills in managing telecom partners required.
• Ability to lead a small team or contribute individually.

Responsibilities

• Lead stages during the offnet access delivery cycle.
• Identify and assess access suppliers and partners.
• Collaborate with product teams for technology solutions.

Skills

Understanding of global telecom networks

Technical and commercial expertise

Experience in large project planning

Knowledge of the access supply chain market

Understanding of quote-to-cash process

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Tata Communications

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, 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 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 tactical role influences the operational plans based on business strategy, impacting the overall results of the business unit.

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 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 feasible offnet access solutions considering route maps, power diversity, and customer-specific market considerations.
• Support sales and cross-functional teams in negotiations for special pricing, non-standard offerings, and 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, feasibility, cost, delivery, and post-sales support.
• Assist in planning and providing inputs for jeopardy and contingency management to meet delivery timelines.
• Require experience in telecommunications, especially in managing telecom 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 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 leading a small team.