Luxembourg, Luxembourg
23 hours ago
Category Manager OSS
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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do Responsible for successful definition, sign-off and execution of category strategyResponsible for successful management & delivery of relevant projects in various Local Markets & Partner MarketsLead negotiation of relevant projects and contract renewals/amendments and establish herself/himself/themself as a recognised VPC domain expert interacting with local teams & stakeholdersDeliver the optimal cost of ownership, savings and VPC order intake targets whilst securing the delivery of projects in accordance with strategyDeliver innovative commercial models, contributing to the category supplier roadmap and ensuring that longer term sourcing decisions are considered during category developmentWho you are Effective engagement with key stakeholders and ability to communicate and present at senior management levelCustomer obsessed, innovation hungry and embodies behaviours of Speed, Simplicity and Trust Experience of working within procurement either at global or local level, technical knowledge of networks & services and possess ability to recommend/drive category transformationStrong commercial and negotiation skills in relation to multi-year agreementsStrong contracting skills – both for initial agreement and ongoing managementLeadership and teamwork, key focus on collaboration of virtual teamsKnowledge related to Networks OSS solutions for Network Operations Centre (NOC), Element Network Management, Performance Management, Fault Management,Network Fulfilment, and Network Inventory is a plus.Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. Here are some of the ways we support this:
Annual Discretionary Bonus
•    Rewarding your hard work and dedication
Generous Annual Leave
•    28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year
•    1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions
•    11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends
•    5 charity days per year to give back to the community
Flexible Work Arrangements
•    Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life 
•    20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences
Comprehensive Health and Wellness
•    Lunch vouchers to support your midday meals
•    Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future
Continuous Learning and Development
•    Access to Vodafone University and online training resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.

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