Senior SCM Team leader

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.
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About this Role

We are seeking a strategic Supply Chain leader to partner with business stakeholders and deliver end-to-end procurement and supply chain outcomes aligned to VOIS priorities. This role focuses on driving demand management, optimising cost and quality, leading supplier governance, and ensuring effective execution of procurement strategies. The individual will also lead teams, foster stakeholder engagement at a senior level, and support transformation through systems, tools, and compliance initiatives.

What you’ll do

• Partner with business and finance teams to align procurement plans with demand management and organisational priorities
• Execute VOIS procurement strategies to drive performance, value creation, and operational excellence
• Communicate supply chain vision, strategy, and guiding principles across business units
• Build and sustain strong stakeholder relationships, influencing decision-making and enabling alignment on key initiatives
• Optimise cost structures and demand through data-driven insights and commercial expertise
• Ensure governance across suppliers and contracts, including vendor management and contract compliance
• Deliver commercial and operational best practices in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Lead and develop teams, embedding coaching, mentoring, and performance management practices
• Drive implementation of digital supply chain systems and tools aligned with transformation agendas
• Ensure adherence to legal, compliance, and customs governance requirements

Who you are

• Experienced in supply chain management, procurement, and business partnering within a complex global environment
• Knowledgeable in telecommunications, IT services, or similar industries, with both commercial and technical understanding
• Skilled in stakeholder management, relationship building, and influencing at senior levels
• Confident in negotiating contracts and delivering value through commercial strategies
• Experienced in leading teams, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership approach
• Able to analyse data, generate insights, and optimise demand aligned to business strategy
• Familiar with contract governance, compliance frameworks, and supplier management
• Educated to degree level, with advanced qualifications considered beneficial
• Brings substantial professional experience in supply chain and procurement environments

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 supply chain strategy within a global organisation
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership experience in a diverse and international environment
• Involvement in transformation programmes and digital initiatives
• Development through mentoring, coaching, and talent progression opportunities

What skills you will learn

• Advanced stakeholder engagement and business partnering techniques
• Strategic procurement and demand optimisation approaches
• Supplier governance and contract management best practices
• Leadership and people development in a matrix organisation
• Digital supply chain tools and transformation methodologies

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.

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