Contract Supplier Manager - 12-month FTC

Job Description

Unlock your potential as a Contract Supplier Manager at VMO2 for a 12 month FTC, where you will masterfully manage a diverse portfolio of partners, ensuring every service they provide is perfectly aligned with our standards and cost-effective. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure our partners meet their contractual commitments while driving continuous service improvements that benefit VMO2. Be the single point of contact for partner issues, spearheading initiatives to resolve performance challenges. Efficiently oversee all financial aspects of these relationships, from budgeting to purchase orders, ensuring seamless service delivery. Join us and make a significant impact in a dynamic, rewarding role.
Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

• Experience in collating and analyse performance data from various sources including the partner for day-to-day management and create exec level reports as appropriate/required.
• Proven experience working on contract management activities throughout the lifecycle, including variations, amendments, price adjustments and management of Contract Change Notices.
• Proven track record of contract management, relationship/operational experience and addressing complex problems and delivering effective solutions with strong Commercial acumen.
• Ability to interface at the most senior levels (Director, MD, COO…) internally and externally within the Procurement, customer groups or peer operator groups.

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Proven experience in Mobile, Telecoms, Cable or similar industry.
• Experience and appreciation of working in a customer focused environment essential.
• Tenacious approach to work with process definition and implementation experience.
• Proficient in standard office applications with reporting/analytical experience.
• World Commerce & Contracting (WCC) certification.

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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