• Job Description

  Req#: 264938

  Join Us

  At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

  What you’ll do

  As a Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing global category strategies that drive value across Vodafone’s markets. You’ll be responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing high-impact projects, and negotiating major contracts that align with our business goals. Acting as a trusted expert in your domain, you’ll collaborate with local and partner markets to ensure seamless delivery and stakeholder engagement. Your focus will be on optimizing total cost of ownership, achieving savings targets, and introducing innovative commercial models that support long-term sourcing decisions. You’ll work closely with Legal, Operations, and Enablement teams to ensure contracts meet business needs and supplier performance is effectively managed. In this role, you’ll also contribute to best practice development, support cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement through supplier innovation. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, as you’ll engage stakeholders, define project roles, and ensure clarity and alignment throughout the procurement process.

  Who you are

  Procurement & Commercial Expertise

  • You bring experience in procurement at either a global or local level, with the technical insight to drive category transformation.
  • You have strong commercial instincts and excel at negotiating complex, multi-year agreements.
  • You’re confident in drafting and managing contracts from initial agreement through to execution.
  • You’ve built your career in the telecoms industry and understand the nuances of procurement in this space.
  • You consistently deliver against ambitious targets and know how to turn strategy into results.

  Technical & Domain Knowledge

  • You’re familiar with private and public cloud platforms, virtualization, containerization, and automation technologies.
  • You understand strategic software platforms in IT and/or Network domains, and have a working knowledge of cloud-native functions and orchestration technologies.

  Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

  • You know how to engage key stakeholders effectively and can confidently present at senior management level.
  • You communicate clearly and persuasively, with strong written and verbal skills that shine in executive presentations.

  Mindset & Values

  • You’re customer-obsessed, thrive on innovation, and naturally live the values of Speed, Simplicity, and Trust.

  Leadership & Collaboration

  • You lead with purpose and collaborate seamlessly across virtual, cross-cultural teams.
  • You have a proven track record of building strong team dynamics and delivering results through others.

  Analytical & Educational Background

  • You’re confident working with data and use analysis to inform decisions and uncover opportunities.
  • You hold a university degree, ideally with a technical background that supports your commercial and strategic thinking.

  Not a perfect fit?

  Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

  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

  Who we are

  We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

  Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

  If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

  Together we can.

• About the company

  Vodafone Group plc is a British multinational telecommunications company.

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