Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

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

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is looking for an Associate Director - Supply Chain Management in Swindon. This role involves leading offnet access delivery, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing costs while ensuring improved service experience. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in telecommunications, particularly in managing Telco partners, alongside strong technical and commercial expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, especially with Telco partners.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects.
• Ability to provide technical and commercial solutions in telecom.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with access suppliers, manage contractual capabilities.
• Support cross-functional teams with special requests to enhance deal success.
• Contribute to planning and performance reviews to meet delivery timelines.

Skills

Understanding of global telecom networks

Technical expertise

Commercial expertise

Large project planning

Knowledge of access supply chain market

Familiarity with quote-to-cash process

Job description

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Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management), Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Tata Communications

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

The role is responsible for leading stages during the offnet access delivery cycle, including identifying partners, 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 tactical role influences the operational plans based on business strategy, with a significant mid-term impact on overall results.

Responsibilities

• Identify access suppliers/partners at the national and regional levels to deliver last mile connectivity.
• Lead discussions and initial 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 increase 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 considerations.
• Support sales and cross-functional teams with special requests like pricing negotiations, non-standard offerings, and expedited delivery to enhance deal success 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, feasibility, cost, delivery, and post-sales support.
• Contribute to jeopardy and contingency planning to meet delivery timelines.
• Require experience in telecommunications, particularly managing Telco 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.
• Familiarity with the quote-to-cash process in telecom, including pricing, SLAs, legal, and commercial terms.
• The role may involve individual contribution or team leadership.