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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

At Vodafone, we’re on a mission to become a global leader in energy procurement—securing clean, affordable, and traceable energy to power our networks. As a Category Manager for Power Network Infrastructure (PNI), you’ll be at the heart of this transformation. You’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team within Supply Chain Management (SCM) Networks, where your expertise will help shape the sourcing strategy that supports our journey to Net Zero, ensures reliable power backup, and drives energy efficiency across our operations.

In this role, you’ll lead the sourcing of energy-related infrastructure—like batteries, diesel generators, and solar panels—from initial business engagement through to execution and award. You’ll take ownership of procurement delivery, evaluate supplier offers, and present results with confidence, working closely with senior colleagues to find smart, sustainable solutions.

You’ll manage the PNI supply contract landscape, aligning supply sources with business needs and our category strategy. Your insights will be powered by benchmarking and market research, helping to shape strategic decisions and identify emerging trends. You’ll also play a key role in driving our sustainability agenda, embedding it into every aspect of your work.

This is a role for someone who thrives on purpose and impact. You’ll contribute to Vodafone’s digital transformation, collaborate across energy and infrastructure categories, and bring a wide-angle view to our operations. If you’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and making a difference in a global tech environment—this is your opportunity to lead.

Who you are Project Execution & Results: You have a proven track record of delivering demanding targets and know how to define and drive programs while balancing hands-on project supervision. Agility & Ownership: You’re proactive and adaptable, ready to shape supplier offers and meet tight deadlines with confidence. Market Research & Commercial Acumen: You bring strong commercial instincts and a passion for data, economics, and commodity markets. You’re quick to learn and can absorb large volumes of information with ease.Analytical & Financial Skills: You’re confident working with numbers and spreadsheets, and you enjoy engaging in financial modeling and analysis.Cross-Cultural Collaboration: You thrive in international, matrixed environments and are comfortable navigating ambiguity while working across diverse cultures.Energy & Market Knowledge: You understand energy market principles—whether from experience or personal interest—and are eager to deepen your expertise.Compliance & Sustainability: You’re familiar with business governance and quality management systems, and you’re motivated to bring our energy policy to life in your work.Stakeholder Management: You’re a natural communicator who can build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders both internally and externally. Strategic Alignment: You understand how to align category strategy with broader business goals, helping to drive performance across energy and infrastructure operations.Digital Transformation: You’re excited by digital transformation and ready to help modernize and digitalize our category management approach. Education: You hold a degree in Finance, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science, giving you a strong analytical and strategic foundation.Language Proficiency: You’re fluent in English, both written and spoken, and can communicate clearly and confidently in a global business environment.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:

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.