Principal Specialist

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Vodafone Full time

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

As we strive to improve our business effectiveness across the Vodacom Group, we understand the need to utilise our scale and synergy benefits in a more efficient and effective way. Given the supply chain complexity, scale, pace, and ambitions of the Vodacom Group, our Pan Africa Supply Chain Strategy aims to deliver and execute on these deliverables by introducing a regional-focused approach across all our markets and partner markets on the African continent.

Develop and deliver SCM technology transformation programmes, which empower markets and partner markets to unlock latent intrinsic value benefit both local and global stakeholders.  Ability to support centrally led complex and high-value negotiations as well as lead local tactical negotiations by applying creative models, leveraging various cost programs (D2C), and using various behavioral techniques to achieve the best commercial outcome for the Vodacom Group. Establish technology territory-specific sourcing program strategies across the continent, while maximising opportunities for standardisation and economies of scale. Delivery of regional & local level technology category strategies, spending 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. Coordinate 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, and 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 empower markets and partner markets to unlock latent intrinsic value benefiting both local and global stakeholders.  Establish and ensure the effectiveness of (and adherence to) the 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 effectively


Technical

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, and partner markets including Vodafone (VPC). Ensure and support coordinated planning on key SCM transformation programmes, delivered via the Group SCM Strategy and Programmes office.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Engineering Diploma or Degree 5- 7 years of telecom's 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. Ability to communicate complex subjects in a simple way. 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.

We make an impact by offering:

Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fiber connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications : 20 June 2024. 


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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