Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Associate Director for Supply Chain Management in Slough. This role entails overseeing offnet access delivery, managing supplier relations, and executing technology solutions. Candidates should possess significant telecom experience and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, especially in managing Telco partners.
• Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom services.
• Technical and commercial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage national and regional access suppliers/partners.
• Lead discussions and negotiations with access suppliers.
• Develop new technology solutions with partners.

Skills

Telecommunications management

Global telecom networks understanding

Project planning

Access supply chain market knowledge

Quote-to-cash process understanding

Job description

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

Client:

Tata Communications

Location:

Slough, 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 one or more 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 is a tactical role that contributes to defining the operating plans based on the 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 competitors 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 improve delivery efficiency and costs.
4. Explore opportunities to increase business with key vendors through new portfolios and order types.
5. Develop new technology solutions with partners in collaboration with product teams.
6. Design effective offnet access solutions considering route maps, power and path diversity, and local market considerations to meet customer requirements.
7. Support sales and cross-functional teams in negotiations with partners for special pricing, non-standard offerings, or expedited delivery to enhance win rates.
8. Finalize and renew vendor contracts for maintenance and installation of network components to ensure optimal operation.
9. Conduct regular reviews with key suppliers on performance, feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and delivery.
10. Assist in planning and providing inputs for jeopardy and contingency management to meet delivery timelines.
11. Experience in telecommunications, especially in managing Telco partners.

Desired Skills:

1. Understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies.
2. Technical and commercial knowledge.
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, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
6. The role may involve individual contribution or leading a small team.