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Procurement Lead (m/f/d) for Vantage Towers - fixed term 24 months

Vodafone  •  Budapest, HU (Hybrid)  •  24 hours ago
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Job Description

At Vantage Towers, we’re on a mission to power Europe’s sustainable digital transformation. As a leading tower company, we’re ushering in an era of technology-driven advances to help connect people, businesses, and internet-enabled devices like never before. We combine the scale, stability and quality of our tower network with the agility, optimism and energy of a start-up. As a young TowerCo, we have already achieved strong results with a continued focus on accelerating growth and a special emphasis put on sustainability. As part of our team, you’ll work in a dynamic and multicultural environment that embraces open communication, collaboration and teamwork.

Our Supply Chain Management team drives operational efficiency, cost management, and sustainable vendor relationships across Europe. As a Procurement Expert, you serve as the central point of contact for local procurement operations, executing strategies and managing supplier partnerships with impact.

If you’re ready to take responsibility and shape the future of telco infrastructure with us, then let’s level up in your career and reach the top, together.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Market Lead & Operations You manage local operational and strategic procurement activities across direct and indirect product and service categories, acting as the primary point of contact for local market requirements.
  • Value & Performance Delivery You ensure all procurement activities deliver optimum quality, timing, and cost efficiency while leading local tactical negotiations and supporting complex group-level transactions.
  • Supplier & Market Intelligence You proactively manage strategic partner relationships, continuously analyze market trends, price changes, and supply risks—including energy and technological shifts—to drive category optimization.
  • Process & Strategy Alignment You implement and enforce central supply chain policies, prepare annual procurement plans, and collaborate cross-functionally with legal, logistics, and technical teams.
  • Sustainability & ESG Integration You drive corporate sustainability by embedding ESG principles into local supply chain activities, ensuring vendor compliance, and contributing to sustainability reporting and initiatives.


Your Profile:

  • Educational Background University degree in a business-related field.
  • Professional Experience Solid experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management, including expertise in stakeholder mapping, category strategies, and managing end-to-end procurement processes. Experience in the telecommunications sector is a plus.
  • Technical Skills Confident handling of modern SCM category management practices and tools. Knowledge of procurement systems such as SAP (MM, FI) or Ariba as well as public procurement regulations is an advantage.
  • Soft Skills Outstanding negotiation, analytical, and communication skills combined with a results-driven, highly independent mindset and strong internal customer orientation.
  • Language Proficiency Excellent command of English (C1 level). Knowledge of German or another European language is an advantage.

At Vantage Towers we operate in 8 different European countries. This role will be based in Vantage Towers - Hungary/Budapest with collaboration in Romania.

What we offer – Flexibility & Growth Opportunities:

  • A diverse, multicultural setup based on our values - accountability, respect, teamwork, and trust - and the opportunity to shape the organization.
  • An attractive salary package depending on your professional experience and qualification.
  • Several benefits such as bonus, cafeteria, private medical insurance and team buildings.
  • Sport support option (AYCM access; Unlimited Fitness&Wellness sportpass).
  • Hybrid working opportunity
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About Vodafone

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, we protect the planet and help our customers do the same.

But we’re not just shaping the future of technology for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team too. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable, more inclusive world.

If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities and support to help you belong and make a real impact.

#TogetherWeCan

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1982
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