Vice President - Network Sourcing – Global Sourcing - Telenor Group - Oslo


Job description
In order to realize ambitious growth and efficiency targets, Telenor Group is currently going through an industrialization phase. As a part of this process, Global Sourcing was launched in September 2012 as the first global function in the Group. The function consists of a central team, located at the headquarters at Fornebu, as well as the local teams in the 13 business units.

The Global Sourcing team is responsible for all procurement activities carried out in the Telenor business units. We aim to improve efficiency and utilize global scale effects in terms of volumes, resources and best practices within the Group. As such we are going through a transformation phase to implement global category management principles and seize the benefits of a global operating model.



To succeed, we need to work in close interaction with user departments and other Group functions within Telenor. This requires a thorough understanding of the Telenor value chain and the interfaces between the different functions.
VP Network Sourcing is overall responsible for sourcing of all network equipment and service categories across Telenor Group. This includes responsibility for strategies and execution plans as well as market analysis and vendor relationship management within network sourcing. Furthermore the position is responsible for professional project teams that are executing large scale sourcing projects in Telenor BU`s. The central network sourcing team located in Oslo consists of 21 FTE`s

Are you ambitious and want to be part of our transformation journey towards an even more industrialized Telenor Group? If so we would like to get in touch with you! We are looking for a talented and skillful professional, passionate and energized to drive continuous improvements within the network sourcing domain.

The Vice President, Head of Network Sourcing will be part of the Global sourcing management team, and reports to SVP Head of Global Sourcing.

You are:
Passionate about the business i.e. you have the will to obtain deep insight into our business; focusing on what makes us successful; and setting ambitious goals and motivating people to deliver
A driver for continuous improvement by demonstrating change capacity i.e. you have the courage to challenge & be challenged; create visible change; and nurture creativity and innovation
Accountable and responsible i.e. you take ownership of your results and demonstrate integrity in applying the Telenor Code of Conduct
Comfortable challenging established operating models and structures
Team oriented and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders
Experienced with change management and transformation processes

Desired Skills and Experience

You will have the overall responsibility of maintaining and further develop the network sourcing area across all network sourcing interfaces. Furthermore you will be responsible of maintaining and further develop category strategies within the network sourcing domain and as well maintaining and further develop a strong vendor relationship management process towards the network sourcing vendor market.
The responsibilities include:
Maintain and further develop overall network sourcing strategies
Maintain and further develop strategies and execution plans for all global categories within network
Secure competence development within the network sourcing domain
Lead and manage large scale transformational projects in close cooperation with Business Units
Develop and maintain relevant benchmark processes across categories and business units
Further develop a systematic vendor relationship management process towards network vendor market across Telenor Group
Function as an escalation point for issues and different conflict of interest between vendors and business units across Telenor Group

Qualifications
Minimum 10 years relevant experience within the Telco industry
Operational experience within network/ technology or sourcing area
Master’s degree in Technology, Economics, Industrial Economy or similar specialized field
International experience will be valued, but is not a pre-requisite
Used to working in outsourced environments with high degree of supplier relationship management
Personal qualities
Strategic mindset; able to see holistic picture and interdependencies also outside of Sourcing function
Structured and analytical approach; strong problem solving skills
Curious personality; challenging conventional thinking
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong collaboration skills; across cultures, languages and organizations
Goal oriented and self-motivated
Significant International travel will be required
We offer
A central position within the Global Sourcing management team.
Be a vital part of the transformation journey within Group Industrial Development and specially the Global Sourcing organization in Telenor Group
A highly visible role in the Global Sourcing organization, expected to make a difference in the future of Telenor Group
Be a part of one of the key strategic priorities for Group Industrial Development in Telenor Group
Develop skills and experience which are in line with international deployment and a future career in Telenor Group
Work within an area with high exposure both vertically and horizontally in the Telenor organization
Influence a multi-billion dollar cost base with significant impact and upside
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