Vodafone Procure & Connect launches global Procurement Academy wit State of Flux
Vodafone Procure & Connect launches its global Procurement Academy, developed in collaboration with State of Flux, a global procurement and supply chain consultancy. The Academy aims to strengthen supplier relationship management and procurement capability across Vodafone Procure & Connect teams and procurement organisations internationally.
The Academy will focus on practical procurement skills including supplier relationship management, collaboration and performance improvement. It will support Vodafone Procure & Connect’s global teams and will also be offered to Vodafone customers and partners internationally. The Academy will include practical learning modules and real-world application, with future courses also being developed for the telco and technology sectors.
Vodafone Procure & Connect manages €21 billion in annual spend for Vodafone Group and a further €4 billion on behalf of customers. As supplier relationships become more complex and increasingly focused on co-innovation, strong procurement capability is increasingly important.
The Procurement Academy combines State of Flux’s supplier relationship management expertise with practical training and real-world application.
Richard Boyce, Head of Sales and Customer Success at Vodafone Procure & Connect, said, “The Academy is about building stronger, more consistent procurement across our teams. Better supplier management helps us improve performance, reduce risk and support innovation across our business.”
Alan Day, CEO of State of Flux, added, “Vodafone Procure & Connect has a clear vision for the future of procurement. Together, we are creating a learning environment that reflects the realities of modern supply chains and global telecom partnerships.”
About Vodafone Procure & Connect
Vodafone Procure & Connect is the telecommunications industry’s benchmark for procurement excellence combined with one of the world’s most trusted global voice and roaming capabilities. We help businesses simplify procurement and deliver seamless connectivity, enabling smarter operations and stronger performance in a fast-changing digital world.
Our mission is to lead the future of procurement and global connectivity, leveraging scale, expertise and innovation to deliver exceptional value for our customers, partners and stakeholders.
For more information, please visit vodafone.com/procureandconnect or connect with us on LinkedIn.
About State of Flux
State of Flux is a global authority in SRM, supplier collaboration and procurement capability development. Through research-led methodologies, SupplierBase, their own SRM software platform, consulting and training, State of Flux helps organisations unlock value, reduce risk and strengthen innovation through better supplier partnerships.