New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Vodafone Group and Telenor Group have announced a new strategic partnership between their respective global procurement organisations, an official statement said.
The collaboration will be between the Vodafone Procurement Company and the Telenor Procurement Company.
The partnership aims to leverage the combined scale and global capabilities of both groups across major areas of procurement.
Thomas Skjelbred, Group Chief Procurement Officer and CEO of Telenor Procurement Company, said the collaboration “will further strengthen Telenor’s competitiveness, ultimately increasing value for our internal operations, associated companies, external customers and shareholders.”
He noted that by collaborating with Vodafone, Telenor would “expand its 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 Procure & Connect, expressed excitement over the tie-up.
“By combining our scale, complementary footprints and competencies, we will drive sustainable efficiencies and greater innovation for our customers,” Wilson stated.
He added that the partnership would simplify engagement for partners, reduce administrative burden, and open new opportunities for suppliers.
Together, Telenor and Vodafone serve more than 550 million customers across 23 countries.
The combined annual spend leveraged by the two procurement companies is more than €26 billion (NOK 300 billion).
The partnership is driven by a shared commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices. It will promote high standards of environmental and social responsibility within their supply chains, ensuring the economic impact is underpinned by ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) leadership.
The partnership aims to unlock savings through combined purchasing power, complementary geographies, and expertise.
Furthermore, the collaboration will deepen supplier and partner engagement and strengthen supply chain resilience amid a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
