DEPUTY MANAGER

VOIS IntroShort Description 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 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 , _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.
_VOIS Centre Intro About _VOIS India.
In , _VOIS started operating in India and now has established global delivery centres in Pune, Bangalore and Ahmedabad.
With more than 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.
_VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment 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 5 Best Workplaces for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Top 10 Best Workplaces for Women, Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM and 14th Overall Best Workplaces in India by the Great Place to Work Institute in .
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! Role purpose.
The purpose of the Category Support Specialist is to support internally Category Managers & Principal Category Managers at Vodafone Procurement Company Luxembourg with operational and administrative tasks, as instructed by the VPC category managers, in relation to sourcing projects and events.
Key accountabilities.
Gather data from internal and external sources and prepares accurate and timely analytics / reports of category historical spend, savings, markets and suppliers as requested by the category manager.
Track operationally supplier contracts and OLA / Catalogues Support supplier onboarding in the system, maintains and tracks the correct category supplier base data and their performance information Ensure that all operational and administrative processes are followed in the process of sourcing Ensure that all operational and administrative processes are followed in the process of e-Sourcing through use of internal digital tools Ensure that relevant measures of business performance are captured and represented in reporting dashboards and presentations, as instructed by the category manager.
Supports additional ad-hoc administrative /operational requests from the Category Teams Provides support to the category managers in preparation of standard/customised reports and presentations Continuously look for improvement opportunities in the processes where involved and feed back to the category teams Core competencies, knowledge and experienc Essential.
Microsoft office skills (especially Excel, Word & Powerpoint) Knowledge of basic Sourcing process Fluent English  Very good problem solving and analytical skills Good communication skills Good time management skills Teamwork Desired.
Knowledge of eSourcing tool (Ariba) SAP knowledge Business stakeholders management skills Supplier operations management  Previous experience in a similar position Must have technical / professional qualifications.
Bachelors  Degree Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.