Supply Chain Management Business Partner

The Supply Chain Management Business Partner acts as the key point of contact for all supply chain activities within VST, being responsible for overseeing and managing the qualification processes for contractors and subcontractors in the context of VST projects. He/She will ensure that all third-party vendors and service providers meet the company’s standards for quality, compliance, performance, and risk management. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, including legal and project management teams, as well as external suppliers and partners.
It acts as the SCM Business Partner single point of contact for Vodafone Servizi and Tecnologie, a Vodafone Group owned company with ~900 employees in Italy performing activities in Network and Digital & IT areas. He/she will be part of an international HR team with many opportunities to share best practices across 11 markets in Europe.

• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes and dynamics
• Strong knowledge of the Telco industry
• Excellent knowledge of procurement processes and contract management
• Ability to negotiate and manage relationships with suppliers and service providers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to advise VST organization members

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a multinational company
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Fluency in English and Italian

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone, we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

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