Procurement Lead (FTC) at Three UK

Newbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stakeholder Influence, Collaboration, Communication, Problem-solving, Relationship Building, Category Strategy, Supplier Strategy, Business Partnering, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Company Description VodafoneThree: Procurement Lead (8 month FTC) Location: Newbury (other working locations considered) *Hybrid working Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, working from Monday to Friday Grade: 11 *Hybrid We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team. Who We Are We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today. We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started. Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth. Job Description As Procurement Lead you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Telecoms Security Act in accordance with VodafoneThree policies and requires someone that works closely with their line manager, the Senior Manager Procurement – Networks and the VPC to provide expert advice and guidance. They will be required to provide creative challenge and thought leadership to influence and support business decision making. Key Roles & Responsibilities Ensure all supplier contracts, renewals, and variations include TSA‑aligned security, resilience, and reporting clauses. Support the preparation and management of evidence packs for external audits, regulatory submissions, and governance forums. Support end‑to‑end compliance with TSA reporting obligations Support the update of TSA‑related procurement policies, standards, processes, and supplier assurance frameworks. Contribute to broader security and resilience programmes within the organisation. Execute and deliver on delivery plan including interaction with senior stakeholders across VodafoneThree including the Regulatory, Legal and Security teams to identify, manage and mitigate risks to ensure delivery. Qualifications Job Requirements, Knowledge & Experience: Must be able to demonstrate: Stakeholder influence: Confident engaging senior leaders, legal teams, security teams, and suppliers. Collaboration: Works effectively across functions in a matrix environment. Communication: Clear, concise communicator able to simplify technical and regulatory detail. Problem‑solving: Finds practical, risk‑balanced solutions while maintaining regulatory integrity. Engagement and relationship building abilities (both internally and externally and, to all seniority levels). Naturally accessible. Able to communicate complex challenges in simple terms Experience of working within teams to develop complex, business wide category and supplier strategies. Experience of senior stakeholder level business partnering. Additional Information Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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. What we offer We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. Need to know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-us/) for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you. Recruiter Name: Adam Peters Recruiter Email Address: [email protected] Need to know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please contact your recruiter directly or email [email protected] for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you. #VodafoneThree V3 Requisition Grade: 11

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with the Telecoms Security Act by managing supplier contracts, renewals, and reporting obligations. Provide expert advice and thought leadership to influence business decision-making and mitigate risks across regulatory, legal, and security teams.