Global Procurement Manager, Fintech

at  Vodafone

COMPANY

At Vodafone Group, we build connections to all our Global operations, acting as an advisory board to drive consistency and customer excellence across 30 countries and for over 420 million customers. We constantly uncover tactics to innovate how we operate, set our global standards, or manage our strategic performance. By joining Vodafone Group, you will be part of evolving our digital world of total communications. Now is the time to get on board.
In joining the Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Vodafone Group here in Luxembourg, you will support our people in strengthening our position as an admired company in the eyes of our customers, shareholders, and employees. The team is broad; you could work within SCM Commercial Services, SCM Enterprise, SCM Networks, SCM Software & Core, SCM Sales, Development & Operations, or Cognitive & Digital Sourcing. What links us all together is that we are all customer-obsessed, innovation-hungry, and motivated! Are you?
The Global Supply Chain team in Luxembourg has been on a journey to become recognized as a global expert in everything we do. We’ve set up a landscape of advanced tools and robust processes to maintain this world-class function to facilitate smooth interaction with our suppliers. These electronic solutions make working with us faster, more secure, and simpler than ever.

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 recognize 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, color, 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.

The Category Manager manages procurement activities across the category. Ensuring that cost savings are delivered and cost management structures are leveraged. The Category Manager focuses on the management of a team that carries out activities that deliver cost savings through effective negotiations and securing favorable terms and volume discounts, achieving measurable value for Vodafone. You will: