Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

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

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking an Associate Director for Supply Chain Management in Stockport. This role involves leading access delivery cycles, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have strong telecom management experience, along with project planning abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications managing telco partners is crucial.
• Understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies.
• Proven experience in large project planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations with access suppliers/partners regarding contractual capabilities.
• Identify access suppliers at national and regional levels for effective delivery.
• Contribute to planning for jeopardy and contingency management to meet delivery timelines.

Skills

Telecommunications Management

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Project Planning

Technical Knowledge

Job description

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

Client:

Tata Communications

Location:

Stockport, 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 goal is to ensure timely and cost-effective offnet quoting and delivery. This tactical role influences the operational plans aligned with business strategy, impacting the overall results of the business unit.

Responsibilities:

• Identify access suppliers/partners at the national and regional levels to ensure last mile delivery.
• Lead negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners regarding contractual capabilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce costs.
• Explore opportunities to expand 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 and path diversity, tailored to local market needs.
• Support sales and bid teams with special requests such as pricing, non-standard offerings, and expedited delivery to increase 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, delivery, and post-sales support.
• Contribute to planning for jeopardy and contingency management 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 telecom quote-to-cash process, including pricing, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
• The role may involve individual contribution or leading a small team.