SCM Category Specialist - Digital & Consultancy - VOIS at Vodafone United States

Pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Category Management, Contract Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Digital Tools, Procurement Strategies, Governance, Cost Optimization, Collaboration, Telecom Knowledge, ITES Knowledge, Matrix Organization, Cross-Functional Work, Demand Management, Commercial Acumen

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About this Role We are seeking an experienced SCM Specialist to manage Digital, Innovations and Consultancy categories. This role involves driving procurement strategies aligned with VOIS business objectives, ensuring robust demand management, and influencing cost structures to deliver optimal commercial outcomes. You will act as a trusted partner to stakeholders, supporting governance for key suppliers and contracts, and enabling compliance through digital tools and processes. What you will do Represent business needs in procurement plans for Digital and Consultancy categories. Drive demand management practices to optimise cost, quality, and delivery. Implement VOIS procurement strategies to support organisational goals. Communicate category vision and strategy across centres and business lines. Build stakeholder relationships and secure buy-in for supply chain initiatives. Support governance for suppliers and contracts, ensuring compliance and value delivery. Collaborate with OneSCM teams and VPC IT & Digital category teams for synergy benefits. Drive implementation of supply chain systems and tools aligned with Vodafone's Digital and Simplification agenda. Who you are Graduate (MBA or Master's preferred) with 5-12 years of experience in supply chain, category management, and contract negotiation. Strong knowledge of SCM processes and procedures. Excellent understanding of telecom or ITES business from commercial and technical perspectives. Skilled in stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication. Ability to work in a matrix organisation and cross-functional environment. Not a Perfect Fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. What's in it for you Opportunity to influence procurement strategies for high-impact categories. Exposure to global supply chain practices and digital transformation initiatives. Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams. Hybrid working model offering flexibility. What skills you will learn Advanced category management and contract governance techniques. Digital tools and systems for supply chain optimisation. Strategic stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills. Insights into global telecom and ITES market dynamics. VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. Join Us At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. Alert Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud. JDEnhancedByTARA Follow us on social media and #StayConnected LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Chat with our employees: Click here

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Responsibilities

The SCM Category Specialist will manage Digital, Innovations, and Consultancy categories, driving procurement strategies aligned with VOIS business objectives. This role involves building stakeholder relationships and ensuring compliance through digital tools and processes.