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, including economic and strategic discussions, as well as operational support.
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 implement efficiency plans.
* Coordinate cross-functional activities with key customers in your region, including new product development, exploring new business opportunities, and quality assurance.
* Support other Telefónica Global Solutions areas in vendor communication to ensure smooth operations for customer service (commercial, service delivery, service assurance).
* Create and maintain action plans covering strategic, economic, and operational activities for each vendor.
* Assist the Vendor Strategy & Agreements Unit in negotiating existing vendor agreements and onboarding new vendors.
* Monitor business evolution, including new demand 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 effectively across multiple levels in a matrix environment across diverse countries and cultures.
* Strong decision-making skills, goal-oriented, flexible, proactive, and positive-minded.
* Budget management experience.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident in presentations.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* University degree (Engineering, Telecoms, etc.).
* Approximately 6 years of experience in telecom companies or with vendors.
* High proficiency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written; knowledge of Chinese is a plus.
* Strong knowledge of the global telecom industry.
* Availability to travel.
* Data analysis skills are advantageous.
What we offer
* An engaging international work environment with opportunities to collaborate with diverse cultures within and outside Telefónica.
* Unique training programs with dedicated platforms for skill development.
* Versatile career growth opportunities.
* An energetic and dynamic workplace.
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