Category Specialist, Mobile Deployment

**Company**:
Vodafone Luxembourg plays a central role in managing some of the most important aspects of Vodafone’s global operations, including Centralised Procurement, Financing, and Roaming. With a diverse team of over 400 employees, we are committed to connecting for a better future by maintaining trust, empowering people, and protecting the planet.

Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and services that drive efficiency and excellence across Vodafone’s global network. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment where every team member can make a significant impact.

**What you’ll do**:
As a Global Category Manager, Mobile Deployment, you will be at the forefront of defining and implementing the procurement strategy for the Mobile Deployment Services category within our Supply Chain Management (SCM) Network Access team. You will lead commercial and contractual negotiations for Mobile Deployment Services projects, with a primary focus on the Standardization Program across Vodafone markets. Your role involves managing relationships with both global and local stakeholders, as well as relevant suppliers. You will be responsible for delivering optimal cost of ownership, achieving savings, and meeting Central Management Spend (CMS) targets, all while ensuring the successful delivery of projects in line with our strategy. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Operations team to ensure the accurate implementation of purchasing catalogues across Vodafone markets.

**Who you are**:

- ** Analytical Skills**:Proven expertise in data research, creating trends, and identifying anomalies in data sets, showcasing your analytical prowess.
- ** Business Acumen**:Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics, practices, and trends, enabling you to make informed decisions.
- ** Communication Skills**:Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, allowing you to effectively collaborate and influence diverse teams.
- ** Adaptability**:Ability to thrive in an international and functional matrix environment, managing ambiguity with ease and adaptability.
- ** Language Proficiency**:Excellent written and verbal English language skills, with proficiency in additional languages being a valuable asset.
- ** Team Collaboration**: A collaborative team player with a growth mindset, eager to learn.
- ** Education OR Experience**: A higher degree in Engineering or IT is preferred, demonstrating your technical expertise and commitment to continuous learning, or equivalent experience in a related field.

**Not a perfect fit?**:
**What's in it for you**:
We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. Here are some of the ways we support this:
**Annual Discretionary Bonus**
- Rewarding your hard work and dedication

**Generous Annual Leave**
- 28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year
- 1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions
- 11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends
- 5 charity days per year to give back to the community

**Flexible Work Arrangements**
- Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life
- 20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences

**Comprehensive Health and Wellness**
- Lunch vouchers to support your midday meals
- Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future

**Continuous Learning and Development**
- Access to Vodafone University and online training resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career

**Your journey to joining us**:

- ** CV Review**:Our team will carefully review your CV to ensure your skills align with the role.
- ** Recruiter Call**:Let’s chat We’ll discuss your experience and what excites you about this opportunity.
- ** Personality Assessment**: Discover your strengths with our insightful personality test.
- ** 1st Business Interview**:Meet with the team to dive deeper into your expertise and how you can contribute to our success.
- ** 2nd Business Interview**: A final conversation to explore your fit with our company culture and long-term goals.
- ** Your Outcome**:We’ll share the decision with you—either welcoming you aboard or providing valuable feedback.

**Who we are**:
You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses, and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

**Together we can**:
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