VodafoneThree - Procurement Lead; FTC)

Location:

Newbury + Hybrid
Salary:
Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours:

Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month.

You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

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 Vodafone Three, 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.

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 trend blazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

As Procurement Lead you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Telecoms Security Act (TSA) in accordance with Vodafone Three policies and requires someone that works closely with their line manager, the Senior Manager Procurement - Networks and the VPC to provide expert advice and guidance. They will be required to provide creative challenge and thought leadership to influence and support business decision making.

This will be a 12 month FTC.

• Ensure all supplier contracts, renewals, and variations include TSA aligned security, resilience, and reporting clauses.
• Support the preparation and management of evidence packs for external audits, regulatory submissions, and governance forums.
• Support end to end compliance with TSA reporting obligations
• Support the update of TSA related procurement policies, standards, processes, and supplier assurance frameworks.
• Contribute to broader security and resilience programmes within the organisation.
• Execute and deliver on delivery plan including interaction with senior stakeholders across Vodafone Three including the Regulatory, Legal and Security teams to identify, manage and mitigate risks to ensure delivery.

Must be able to demonstrate:

• A strong working knowledge of TSA within a previous Procurement Lead or Managerial position
• Solid experience of TSA related procurement policies, standards, processes and supplier assrance frameworks
• Stakeholder influence:
  Confident engaging senior leaders, legal teams, security teams, and suppliers.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively across functions in a matrix environment.
• Communication:
  Clear, concise communicator able to simplify technical and regulatory detail.
• Problem solving:
  Finds practical, risk balanced solutions while…