Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications industry is seeking an Associate Director for Supply Chain Management in Oxford. This role involves strategic oversight of off-net access delivery, supplier management, and the implementation of innovative solutions to enhance service delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in telecom and project execution, contributing to the overall business success.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications and managing telecom partners.
• Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom services.
• Technical and commercial expertise required for effective negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations with access suppliers and maintain strong relationships.
• Design effective solutions and support cross-functional teams in pricing negotiations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with key suppliers.

Skills

Project Planning

Telecom Expertise

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Management

Job description

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Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Oxford District

Client:

Tata Communications

Location:

Oxford District, 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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Job Description

The role is responsible for leading stages during the off-net 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 cost-effective off-net quoting and delivery. 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 connectivity.
• Lead negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners regarding contractual capabilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to improve 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 effective 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, and expedited delivery to enhance bid success.
• Finalize and renew vendor contracts for network maintenance and installation to ensure optimal operation.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with key suppliers covering pre-sales, delivery, and post-sales support.
• Contribute to planning for jeopardy and contingency management to meet delivery timelines.
• Experience in telecommunications, especially in managing telecom partners.

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 regional access supply chain market.
• Understanding of the quote-to-cash process, including pricing, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms in telecom services.
• The role may involve individual contribution or leading a small team.