VodafoneThree - Procurement Lead

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today. We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started. Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

You’ll take ownership of Networks Procurement spend and strategy, using your commercial expertise and market insight to influence key investment decisions. Working collaboratively across Procurement, Networks, Technology, Finance, Legal and supplier teams, you’ll provide constructive challenge and thought leadership while developing sourcing strategies that support VodafoneThree’s wider business ambitions.

You’ll anticipate future procurement challenges and develop sourcing strategies that deliver the best possible commercial outcomes.

You’ll create and maintain category plans aligned to business priorities, identifying a strong pipeline of procurement opportunities.

You’ll use market intelligence, data and commercial insight to inform business cases and investment decisions and encourage innovative thinking.

You’ll lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives using strategic sourcing, e-Procurement and e-auctioning approaches where appropriate.

You’ll lead and support high-value commercial and contractual negotiations, partnering with stakeholders and Legal to protect VodafoneThree’s commercial and operational interests.

You’ll help embed strategic supplier management into purchasing decisions and support effective handovers to contract and partner management teams.

You’ll collaborate across VodafoneThree and wider Group companies to maximise commercial leverage in the marketplace.

You’ll use market intelligence, analytics and procurement best practice to optimise value and proactively manage supply-chain risks.

You’ll ensure procurement activity complies with relevant corporate, regulatory, quality, environmental and corporate social responsibility requirements.

You’ll get significant experience of delivering substantial end-to-end procurement programmes within large, complex organisations.

You’ll have strong experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making at senior leadership level.

You’ll be an engaging relationship builder who can collaborate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and externally.

You’ll be able to simplify complex commercial challenges and communicate them clearly and confidently.

You’ll bring a strategic and creative mindset, with the ability to turn a vision into clear, structured and achievable plans.

You’ll have excellent negotiation, commercial and problem-solving skills.

You’ll have experience helping teams develop complex, business-wide categories, budget and supplier strategies.

You’ll get significant experience managing complex, high-value commercial disputes of £10m+ through successful resolution.

You’ll have deep expertise across procurement fundamentals, including contract law, negotiation, market dynamics, commercial strategy, strategic sourcing and supply management.

You’ll be comfortable working collaboratively in a highly visible role where your insight and expertise will help shape important commercial decisions.