SCM Commercial Manager

Job Description:

SCM Commercial Manager

Vodafone

10287

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Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to derive accurate conclusions  from a large volume of diverse data
• Understands financial modeling, including cost drivers of category
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to operate effectively in a changing environment
• Category Management know-how, including an understanding of Strategic Sourcing issues
• Ability to manage a wide range of supplier relationships, from short-term tactical relationships to long-term strategic partnerships
• Understanding of supply chain and network an advantage
• Communication, commercial and negotiation skills

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with budget holders to ensure that the category strategy reflects their ability to fulfill local market internal requirements
• Supports Head of SCM to ensure success is recognized, takes appropriate measures to ensure improvements of team’s performances through coaching and mentoring
• Develops a robust customer-focus approach extending it to the whole team
• Capacity to lead virtual, cross-functional project teams
• Uses proven management skills
• Act as a leader, escalation, and focal point for all categories-related activities up to the limit of responsibility
• Make recommendations on balancing competitive pricing, equipment diversity, process standardization opportunities, and longer-term supplier relationships for the category–subcategory
• Responsible for developing and delivering the evolution of innovative commercial models
• Lead negotiations with Vodafone Qatar suppliers
• Has a clear stakeholder engagement approach supported when necessary with a clear communication plan
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Present and defend innovative category  and purchasing strategies
• Effective influencing of  internal customers and external suppliers

Tagged as: Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Logistics Strategy, Supply Chain Optimization, Vendor Management