The operators collectively serve more than 550 million customers in 23 countries – their combined procurement organisations have an annual budget of more than €26 billion
Telenor Group and Vodafone Group announced a strategic partnership between their global procurement organisations, Telenor Procurement Company and Vodafone Procurement Company. The aim is to leverage their scale and global capabilities across major areas of procurement.
Telenor and Vodafone collectively serve more than 550 million customers across 23 countries. Their combined procurement organisation have an annual budget of more than €26 billion.
Thomas Skjelbred, Group Chief Procurement Officer and CEO Telenor Procurement Company, said, “This partnership will…strengthen Telenor’s competitiveness, ultimately increasing value for our internal operations, associated companies, external customers, and shareholders. Collaborating with Vodafone, we will expand our reach, address common challenges, and navigate a reshaped global supplier landscape driven by ongoing geopolitical and technological shifts.”
Ninian Wilson, Vodafone Group’s Supply Chain Management Director and CEO of Vodafone Procurement & Connect, added, “By combining our scale, complementary footprints and competencies, we will drive sustainable efficiencies and greater innovation for our customers. At the same time, we will simplify engagement for our partners, reducing administrative burden and duplication.”
