Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

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

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks an Associate Director for Supply Chain Management in Nottingham. This critical role involves leading the offnet access delivery cycle, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with product teams to enhance service delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong telecom network expertise and experience in project execution.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of global telecom networks and access technology.
• Experience in large project planning and execution.
• Knowledge of the access supply chain market.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions and negotiations with access suppliers.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers to enhance efficiency.
• Support sales in negotiations for complex deals.

Skills

Understanding of global telecom networks

Technical expertise

Commercial expertise

Project planning and execution

Knowledge of access supply chain

Understanding of quote-to-cash process

Job description

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

Client: Tata Communications

Location: Nottingham, 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 and successful offnet quoting and delivery at optimal costs. This tactical role influences the operational plans based on business strategy, with a significant mid-term impact on the overall results of the business unit.

Responsibilities

1. Identify national and regional access suppliers/partners and assess competition to deliver last mile delivery.
2. Lead discussions and initial negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners regarding contractual capabilities.
3. Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to enhance efficiency and reduce delivery costs.
4. Explore opportunities to increase business with key vendors through new portfolios and order types.
5. Collaborate with product teams to develop new technology solutions with partners.
6. Design effective offnet access solutions considering route maps, power diversity, and local market considerations to meet customer requirements.
7. Support sales and cross-functional teams in negotiations with partners for special pricing requests, non-standard offerings, and expedited delivery to win complex deals.
8. Finalize and renew vendor contracts for maintenance and installation of network components to ensure optimal operation.
9. Conduct regular performance reviews with key suppliers covering pre-sales, feasibility, cost-effectiveness, delivery, and post-sales support.
10. Plan and contribute to jeopardy and contingency management to ensure timely delivery.
11. Possess experience in the telecommunications environment, especially in managing Telco partners.

Desired Skill Sets

1. Strong understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies.
2. Technical and commercial expertise.
3. Experience in large project planning and execution.
4. Knowledge of the access supply chain market in the region.
5. Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom services, including pricing, SLA, legal, and commercial terms.
6. The role may be performed as an individual contributor or as a team leader.