Device Trading Manager (Telecommunications), Europe
Employer · Assurant
BuyerWholesale trader, broker
Supply and logistics managerFull-timeBudapest
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape purchasing and trading activity across Europe. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, Europe, you will manage device sales opportunities and purchasing requirements across European markets for external and internal channels, working closely with supply chain operations, commercial teams and supplier partners to ensure products are available at the right time, at the right value and in line with client and business needs.
Tasks
- Forecast, plan and manage purchasing activity across European channels in line with customer demand and business priorities.
- Build effective supplier relationships and support continuous improvement in quality, fulfilment and service through regular performance feedback.
- Negotiate purchase/sale pricing and commercial terms across product types.
- Manage purchase/sales administration, stock ageing and device lifecycles to help reduce obsolescence and maximize commercial value.
- Develop demand planning approaches that support timely procurement and effective inventory decisions.
- Proactively identify device sales opportunities, while also partnering with commercial teams on new business opportunities.
- Support sales and revenue performance by using data, market insight and commercial judgement to improve efficiency and manage risk.
- Contribute ideas and improvements that support new channels, evolving product requirements and changing customer needs.
Requirements
- Experience in supply chain trading, purchasing, procurement, commercial trading or a related field.
- Experience working in the telecommunications, mobile phone or consumer electronics market is essential.
- Experience negotiating pricing, commercial terms or service agreements with suppliers or partners.
- Strong analytical skills, with confidence using data to support decisions.
- A collaborative communication style and the ability to build trusted relationships.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Professional working proficiency in English.