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Principal Specialist
1 week ago
Role purpose:
Develop and deliver SCM technology transformation programmes, which empowers markets and partner markets to unlock latent intrinsic value benefit both local and global stakeholders.
Delivery of regional & local level technology category strategies, spend and savings targets.
Joint working with Category and Enablement teams across the One SCM community.
Balance the needs of local market budget holders, suppliers and third parties in line with broad compliance as outlined by the Pan Africa Supply Chain Strategy.
Co-ordinate and implement VPC purchasing protocols across the markets and partner markets.Proactively maintain an external industry perspective through SCM Benchmarking and Best Practice, thus engaging with industry peers and other relevant players in the market to identify best practices and implement them across the process landscape.
Requires commercial awareness and knowledge of the industry in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of Vodafone Group.Demonstrates robust understanding of business identifies and prioritises stakeholders, builds sustainable relationships to drive increased business performance and best value outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Transformation and programmes
Develop and deliver SCM technology transformation programmes, which empowers markets and partner markets to unlock latent intrinsic value benefiting both local and global stakeholders.
Establish and ensure the effectiveness of (and adherence to) project governance framework for SCM transformation initiatives and strategic programmes across the Vodacom Group.
Design, develop and execute technology transformation programmes utilising Group scale deriving synergy benefits efficiently and effectivelyTechnical
Requires broad and comprehensive understanding of SCM and technology technical concepts, principles and best practice in a multi-territory, multi-national operating company context.
Requires an in depth knowledge of the telecoms industry and how the SCM function contributes to operating efficiency, quality and profitability.
Performance Management
Drive full alignment around SCM strategic plans taking into consideration global / local business outlooks, group strategic plans, and customer insights.
Monitor process performance and compliance against KPIs and health versus plans for all SCM related processes,Synchronize process improvement plans with markets and partner markets policy owners, and other process owners within the value chain and other interfacing processes.
Centre of Excellence and Business Support
Support and foster collaboration across all Vodacom Group markets, partner markets including Vodafone (VPC).
Ensure and support coordinated planning on key SCM transformation programmes, delivered via the Group SCM Strategy and Programmes office.
Technical / professional qualifications and experience:
Engineering Diploma or Degree
5- 7 years telecom experience
Core competencies, knowledge and experience:
Strategic planning and execution.
Proven ability to lead virtual and cross-functional teams to translate strategic goals into actionable plans.
Ability to make critical decisions derived from key insights.
Continuously push the boundaries of business to unlock intrinsic latent value for the benefit of all stakeholders.
Stakeholder relationship management at senior level.
Strong leadership presence, with proven ability to present to senior leaders.
Effective problem-solving skills, able to process high volumes of complex information, synthesise key themes and issues, and recommend actionable responses to opportunities and threats.
Closing date for Applications:06 July 2023.
The base location for this role is,
Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.
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