Sourcing Specialist

Job description

Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About this Role We are seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our Supply Chain Management team in Budapest. In this role, you will act as a strategic business partner, supporting procurement and sourcing activities that contribute to business performance, cost optimisation, supplier governance, and operational excellence. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Vodafone Procurement Company (VPC), and suppliers to drive effective sourcing strategies, demand management practices, and commercial outcomes while ensuring compliance with governance and procurement standards. What you’ll do Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and incorporate business needs into procurement plans and sourcing activities. Support demand management practices to optimise cost, quality, and delivery outcomes while aligning with business and finance objectives. Contribute to the implementation of procurement strategies that support VOIS business priorities and performance goals. Build effective stakeholder relationships and promote adoption of supply chain initiatives across the organisation. Analyse business requirements and market information to identify opportunities for commercial optimisation and value creation. Support supplier and contract governance activities, including strategic vendor management and commercial contract management practices. Participate in sourcing and procurement negotiations to achieve favourable commercial outcomes. Drive compliance with procurement processes, systems, tools, customs operations, and governance requirements. Collaborate with peers across Supply Chain Management teams to identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement opportunities. Who you are Experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Business Partnering. Strong understanding of telecommunications, technology services, or related commercial markets. Demonstrated ability to analyse data and develop insights that support informed business and procurement decisions. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills. Experience working in cross-functional and matrix environments. Understanding of contract management principles, supplier governance, and procurement compliance requirements. Graduate degree required; postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or Master's degree is advantageous. Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes, procedures, and commercial practices. Not a perfect fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. What's in it for you Opportunity to work in a global supply chain environment supporting strategic procurement initiatives. Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, Compliance, business stakeholders, and supplier partners. Involvement in sourcing strategy development, supplier management, and commercial negotiations. Opportunity to contribute to business transformation, operational excellence, and cost optimisation initiatives. Exposure to international procurement governance frameworks, systems, and tools. What skills you will learn Strategic sourcing and category management. Commercial contract management and supplier governance. Advanced stakeholder engagement and business partnering. Data-driven procurement decision-making and demand management. Procurement compliance, governance, and risk management. Negotiation and supplier relationship management within a global organisation. VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. Join Us At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. 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