Category Manager - German Speaker

Hello there! We're Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (also known as _VOIS) and we're looking for a

Category Manager - German speaker

As a Category Manager Leased Lines, you will be responsible for the definition, sign-off and execution of category strategy and the management & delivery of relevant projects in various Local Markets.
You will lead the negotiation of relevant projects and contract renewals/amendments and establish yourself as a recognised Category Manager interacting with local teams & stakeholders. With the team you will drive the execution of Vodafone's global strategy for buying and procuring leased lines, fixed line access and consumer line rental, contributing to the category supplier roadmap and ensuring that longer term sourcing decisions are considered.

What you'll do:

• Solid experience in Telecoms industry with procurement experience
• Track record of delivering against challenging targets and of successful teamwork with virtual teams in cross cultural environment
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and executive presentation skills
• Proven data analysis capabilities
• Effective engagement with key stakeholders and ability to communicate and present at senior management level
• Experience of working within procurement either at global or local level, technical knowledge of networks & services and possess ability to recommend/drive category transformation
• Business level proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills in relation to multi-year agreements
• Strong contracting skills - both for initial agreement and ongoing management
• Leadership and teamwork, key focus on collaboration of virtual teams
• Business acumen; know the Leased Line industry, market, practices and trends
• Knowledge or previous experience about property or datacentre commercial management

What you will bring to the team:

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills in relation to multi-year agreements
• Strong contracting skills - both for initial agreement and ongoing management
• Leadership and teamwork, key focus on collaboration of virtual teams
• Business acumen; know the Leased Line industry, market, practices and trends
• Knowledge or previous experience about property or datacentre commercial management
• Solid experience in Telecoms industry with procurement experience
• Track record of delivering against challenging targets and of successful teamwork with virtual teams in cross cultural environment
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and executive presentation skills
• Proven data analysis capabilities
• Effective engagement with key stakeholders and ability to communicate and present at senior management level
• Experience of working within procurement either at global or local level, technical knowledge of networks & services and possess ability to recommend/drive category transformation
• Business level proficiency in written and spoken English and German

In return we provide you with:

• A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
• Access to internal and external trainings
• A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
• Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with ONE subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU)
• Cafeteria package
• Private Medical Services
• Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
• Life and accident insurance
• You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption
• You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners
• You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per week

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