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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

NOT A PERFECT FIT?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

WHO WE ARE

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We’re a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that’s Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you’ll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

Are you ready to take on a dynamic and impactful role in global category management? As a Category Manager Fibre & Fixed Access, you will be at the forefront of managing fibre civil works services (build/rent) within the Access team of VPC Networks. This is your chance to lead end-to-end tendering processes, drive complex contract negotiations, and collaborate with executive senior stakeholders to shape the future of our procurement strategy.
In this role, you will manage the vendor selection process and provide strategic recommendations to senior management. You will build and execute commercial and contractual negotiations, creating significant savings and value. By implementing and continuously improving our procurement strategy, you will bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table. You will foster strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and external stakeholders, as well as key internal stakeholders in local markets and the group. Acting as a leader, escalation point, and focal point for all category-related activities, you will also have the opportunity to travel and visit our operating companies to ensure seamless collaboration and execution.
Your contributions will directly influence our procurement strategy and drive positive change within the organization. You will work closely with group and local legal, finance, and technology departments to achieve common goals. Take advantage of opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global company. Be part of a team that values innovation and encourages new ideas to improve processes and outcomes.