Vendor Strategy Lead - Forward-Looking Partnerships

Vodafone; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension plan

Discounts and vouchers

Charity leave

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a proactive Vendor Manager to lead and shape partnerships with third-party suppliers. You will drive forward-looking vendor strategies, aligning plans with business objectives and ensuring early collaboration with partners.

Responsibilities include building trusted supplier relationships, guiding processes, and working closely with stakeholders to deliver measurable value. Hybrid work in UK offices offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with vendors or third-party suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, self-driven mindset with the confidence to work independently.
• Experience collaborating with external partners or suppliers.
• Ability to build positive relationships while handling high-stakes conversations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead in shaping vendor partnerships and strategies.
• Align vendor plans with broader business objectives.
• Move engagement to early, structured collaboration.
• Propose improved vendor processes and approaches.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Independent working style

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Vodafone is seeking a proactive Vendor Manager to lead and shape partnerships with third-party suppliers. You will drive forward-looking vendor strategies, aligning plans with business objectives and ensuring early collaboration with partners.

Responsibilities include building trusted supplier relationships, guiding processes, and working closely with stakeholders to deliver measurable value. Hybrid work in UK offices offered.