The candidate will be welcomed within the Vendor management unit, a transversal area within Telefónica Global Solutions responsible for managing end-to-end relationships with partners and providers. This includes economic management, strategic discussions, and operational support to business units.
Mission
As a Vendor Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for developing strategy, engagement, managing the cost of sale budget, and achieving economic targets for your assigned vendors. You will manage vendors from regions such as APAC and Eastern Europe, based in Madrid.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities
* Build and maintain relationships with assigned vendors.
* Own the cost of sale budget and control efficiencies.
* Develop and execute efficiency plans.
* Engage in transversal activities for key customers in your region, including developing new products with vendors, exploring new business opportunities, and quality assurance.
* Support other areas within Telefónica Global Solutions in vendor communication to ensure smooth operations for customer service (commercial, service delivery, service assurance).
* Create and maintain action plans (strategic, economic, operational) for each vendor.
* Assist the Vendor Strategy & Agreements Unit in negotiating existing vendor agreements and onboarding new vendors.
* Monitor business evolution, including new demands and cancellations.
* Contribute to the evolution of processes and tools.
Core Competencies
* Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills: articulate, confident, able to build relationships and communicate across diverse countries and cultures in a matrix management environment.
* Good decision-making skills, goal-oriented, flexible, proactive, positive-minded.
* Budget management expertise.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, confident presenter.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* University Degree (Engineering, Telecoms, etc.).
* Approximately 6 years of experience in Telcos or vendor management.
* High proficiency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written; Chinese language skills are a plus.
* Strong knowledge of the global telecommunications industry.
* Availability to travel.
* Data analysis skills are beneficial.
What We Offer
* A highly interesting international working environment, engaging with people from diverse countries and cultures within Telefónica and beyond.
* Unique training programs with specialized platforms to support your learning and skill development.
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