Manager – Procurement Team Member

Job Description

Role
Cluster Procurement Team Member
Job Level/ Designation
M1 – Manager
Function / Department
Commercial
Location
Delhi
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for Procurement of Opex (Marketing, CS, Retail, Admin) related products and services

Responsible for supplier selection, negotiation finalization and contracting at cluster level in close coordination with multiple stakeholders within cluster

The Cluster Procurement team member need to work closely with users / vendors for delivering the required material (SIM, POSM, marketing items, etc.), goods and services on time and within agreed budgets.

The role would also focus upon new initiatives leading to enhance procurement efficiencies and will ultimately result in costs synergies in the cluster. Also develop local supply base at an optimum level
Key Result Areas/Accountabilities
This person will be handling the complete local procurement for the cluster, enhance procurement efficiencies and service the internal customers much faster
The position is responsible for leading the supply chain planning (PO acceptance, approval, Delivery follow up, supporting cluster priorities)
Ensure timely extension and renewal of rate contracts & vendor agreements. Updating & Uploading the Non network vendor contracts in SAP Ariba portal to ensure contract compliance and smooth payment to Non PO based vendors as per VIL payment process
Handling various Non Network related Procurement activities, Retail store repair & maintenance work requirements.
Procurement of SIM cards, SIM jackets, Posters, Banners
etc as required to meet non network procurement requirements, managing SIM Inventory in cluster

Preparation of cluster related local RFP’s quotation and competitive bids with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions and negotiate the best deal and bring value to the business.
Responsible for supplier selection, negotiation finalization and contracting in close coordination with multiple stakeholders within clusters
Weekly review with non-network stakeholders on various commercial open SLAs and parameters, carrying out discussions with stake holders on OPEN PR / PO & Inventory related parameters to ensure compliance to VIL BSC parameters
Finalization of SOW / Specifications
Negotiation by using various tools like RFQ/RFP, E-Bidding & costing
NFA approval and Contract finalization
ARIBA Contract management
Inventory management to keep optimum levels of inventories
Ensure 100% compliance to HSW for suppliers, compliance to DoA and SCM process to ensure no non-compliance to Audits
Monthly BSC monitoring and KPI assurance
Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience
Integrity, ethical and other value systems
Strong knowledge of Sourcing and understanding of Supply Chain management
Ability to manage multiple senior stake holders/Vertical Heads in the organization
Excellent coordination skills and ability to deal with strategic partners and local vendors
Strong knowledge of products related to telecom domains
Good communication, presentation, excel skills, MIS, and experience on ERP
Technical / professional qualifications
BE/MBA
Background in Sourcing and Supply Chain
Working knowledge of SAP, S4HANA, ARIBA is preferred
Years of Experience
5-7 years