Dy Manager - Category Sourcing Support

About VOIS:

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value and enhancing quality and efficiency across 28 countries, and operating from 7 locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain and the UK.

Over 29,000 highly skilled individuals are dedicated to being Vodafone Group’s partner of choice for talent, technology, and transformation. We deliver the best services across IT, Business Intelligence Services, Customer Operations, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, HR Operations, and many more.

Established in 2006, VOIS has evolved into a global, multi-functional organisation, a Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Solutions focused on adding value and delivering business outcomes for Vodafone.

About VOIS India:

In 2009, VOIS started operating in India and now has established global delivery centres in Pune, Bangalore and Ahmedabad. With more than 14,500 employees, VOIS India supports global markets and group functions of Vodafone, and delivers best-in-class customer experience through multi-functional services in the areas of Information Technology, Networks, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Digital Business Solutions (Robotics & AI), Commercial Operations (Consumer & Business), Intelligent Operations, Finance Operations, Supply Chain Operations and HR Operations and more.

Role Purpose:

To support Category Managers & Principal Category Managers at Vodafone Procurement Company Luxembourg with operational and administrative tasks related to sourcing projects and events.

Key Accountabilities and Decision Ownership:

1. Gather data from internal and external sources and prepare accurate and timely analytics/reports of category historical spend, savings, markets, and suppliers as requested by the category manager. 2. Perform end-to-end Ariba tool tasks. 3. Track supplier contracts and OLA/Catalogues operationally. 4. Support supplier onboarding in the system, maintain and track the correct category supplier base data and their performance information. 5. Ensure that all operational and administrative processes are followed in the process of sourcing and e-Sourcing through the use of internal digital tools. 6. Capture and represent relevant measures of business performance in reporting dashboards and presentations, as instructed by the category manager. 7. Support additional ad-hoc administrative/operational requests from the Category Teams. 8. Provide support to the category managers in the preparation of standard/customized reports and presentations. 9. Continuously look for improvement opportunities in the processes where involved and provide feedback to the category teams.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience:

India:

VOIS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences and we welcome and value diverse people and insights. We believe that being authentically human and inclusive powers our employees’ growth and enables them to create a positive impact on themselves and society. We do not discriminate based on age, colour, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
As a result of living and breathing our commitment, our employees have helped us get certified as a Great Place to Work in India for four years running. We have been also highlighted among the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Millennials, Equity, and Inclusion, Top 50 Best Workplaces for Women, Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM and 10th Overall Best Workplaces in India by the Great Place to Work Institute in 2024. These achievements position us among a select group of trustworthy and high-performing companies which put their employees at the heart of everything they do. By joining us, you are part of our commitment. We look forward to welcoming you into our family which represents a variety of cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills! Apply now, and we’ll be in touch!