Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Director in Supply Chain Management to oversee the offnet access delivery cycle in Stoke-on-Trent. This role includes supplier management, strategic planning, and enhancing service delivery efficiency in a rapidly evolving telecommunications environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a telecommunications environment, especially in managing telecom partners.
• Technical knowledge of telecom networks and access technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions and negotiations with potential access suppliers.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Design feasible offnet access solutions to meet customer requirements.

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), Stoke-on-Trent

Client:

Tata Communications

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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, successful offnet quoting and delivery at optimal costs. This tactical role contributes to defining the direction of operational plans based on business strategy, with a significant mid-term impact on overall business results.

Responsibilities

• Identify national and regional access suppliers/partners and competitors to deliver last mile delivery.
• Lead discussions and initial negotiations with potential access suppliers/partners regarding contractual capabilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with access suppliers to improve efficiency and reduce delivery 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 and feasible offnet access solutions considering route maps, power diversity, path diversity, and local market considerations to meet customer requirements.
• Provide support to sales and cross-functional teams for negotiations involving special pricing, non-standard offerings, or expedited delivery to support complex bids and improve win rates.
• Finalize and renew vendor contracts for maintenance and installation of network components to ensure optimal operation.
• Conduct regular reviews with key suppliers on performance, feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and delivery support.
• Contribute to planning for jeopardy and contingency management to meet delivery timelines.
• Experience in a telecommunications environment, especially in managing telecom 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, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
• The role may involve individual contribution or leading a small team.