Manager - Procurement Team Member
Location
Bangalore | India
Job description
Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India's leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly 'Digital India' by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.
Role
Manager Procurement
Job Level/ Designation
Manager (M1)
Function / Department
Commercial
Location
Bangalore
Job Purpose
- To manage end to end procurement process of the circle.
Key Result Areas/Accountabilities
- Preparation of cluster related local RFP's quotation and competitive bids with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions
- Negotiate the best deal and bring value to the business
- Manage & Monitor the Opex sped as approved and released of purchase orders to approved suppliers as per agreed commercials
- Coordinate with user functions at cluster and the vendors for aligning and coordination for deliveries (which includes picking of materials from vendor premises or ports as the case may be)
- Monitor the stock and replenishment of SIMs at cluster in order to avoid stock-out situations
- Support business in working capital management and cost savings deliverable by value engineering, also bring innovation from market to business.
- Work closely at cluster with the senior members of cross functional teams i.e. Marketing, Sales, Customer Services, Retail, Finance, HR & Admin for supporting the business needs.
- Management of multiple end-to-end sourcing projects
- Prepare annual contracts/agreement, renewals, issue purchase orders for timely procurement of good and services for smooth operation.
- Continuous Innovation in process, customer centric approach to achieve business objectives and industry benchmarking in terms of cost and processes
- Coordinate closely with central sourcing team and corporate for all actions
- Responsible for supplier selection, negotiation finalization and contracting in close coordination with multiple stakeholders within clusters & corporate
- Vendor identification
- Vendor selection, as per Financial and Technical feasibility analysis and compliance with statutory and HSW norms and Vendor onboarding
- Finalization of SOW / Specifications
- Negotiation by using various tools like RFQ/RFP, E-Bidding & costing
- NFA approval and Contract finalization
- ARIBA Contract management
- Issue POs and manage delivery of goods & services
- Inventory management
- Resolving techno commercial issues
- Vendor Management
- Vendor Performance Evaluation
- Monitor complete P2P cycle (Procure to pay).
- Process compliance to ITCMS and Internal Audits
- Ensure performance in national dashboards HSW & BSC (Balance Score Card)
Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience
Having strong procurement background with 5-7 years' experience in the same field preferably in telecom
Must have technical / professional qualifications
- Must have experience in Supply Chain Management
- Must be Post Graduate candidate
- Must have P&L experience and be able to acquire business profitably
Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership
Job tags
Salary