Associate Director - Supply Chain Management (Media Access Management)

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Director in Supply Chain Management to lead key stages of offnet access delivery. This strategic role involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing project execution, and enhancing service efficiency in a telecommunications context. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in global telecom networks and project management, driving success through innovative solutions and strong partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, especially managing telco partners.
• Ability to lead discussions and negotiations with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Identify national and regional access suppliers/partners for delivery.
• Collaborate with product teams to develop new technology solutions.
• Finalize and renew vendor contracts for network maintenance.

Skills

Understanding of global telecom networks and access technologies

Technical and commercial expertise

Experience in large project planning and execution

Knowledge of the access supply chain market regionally

Understanding of the quote-to-cash process in telecom services

Job description

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

Client:

Tata Communications

Location:

Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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 contributes to defining the operating plans based on business strategy, with a significant mid-term impact on overall business results.

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 cost of delivery.
• Explore avenues for increasing 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 considerations.
• Support sales and cross-functional teams with special requests, negotiations, expedited delivery, etc., to enhance bid success and 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.
• Assist in 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 expertise.
• Experience in large project planning and execution.
• Knowledge of the access supply chain market regionally.
• 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 small team leader.