Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications company seeks an Associate Director for Supply Chain Management in Sheffield. This role focuses on managing access suppliers to optimize delivery costs and improve service quality. Candidates should have expertise in telecommunications and experience in project planning and execution, contributing strategically to the business unit's goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, especially managing telco partners.
• Technical knowledge required for telecom networks and access technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify access suppliers and lead negotiations for delivery.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers to improve efficiency.
• Support sales teams with negotiations for special pricing.
• Finalize vendor contracts for network maintenance.

Skills

Understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies

Technical and commercial knowledge

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

Job description

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Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Tata Communications

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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, successful offnet quoting and delivery at optimal costs. This tactical role influences the direction of operating plans based on business strategy, impacting the overall results of the business unit in the mid-term.

Responsibilities:

• Identify national and regional access suppliers/partners and competition to deliver last mile delivery.
• Lead discussions and negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners on contractual capabilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to improve 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 conditions.
• Support sales and cross-functional teams with negotiations for special pricing, non-standard offerings, or expedited delivery to enhance win rates.
• Finalize and renew vendor contracts for network maintenance and installation to ensure optimal operation.
• Conduct regular reviews with key suppliers on performance, feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and support.
• Contribute to jeopardy and contingency planning to meet delivery timelines.
• Experience in telecommunications, especially managing telco partners.

Desired Skill Sets:

• Understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies.
• Technical and commercial knowledge.
• 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, SLA, legal, and commercial terms.
• The role may be for an individual contributor or a team leader.