AGM - Procurement

Role

Cluster Managed Services Insourcing Lead

Job Level/ Designation

M2 – AGM/DGM

Function / Department

Commercial

Location

Circle Location

Job Purpose

 This position is responsible for various Procurement and coordination for Circle MS insourcing:

• Responsible for supplier selection, negotiation finalization and contracting at cluster level in close coordination with multiple stakeholders within cluster
• Service Contract Management with various vendors,
• End to End Commercials support for MS Insourcing,
• Local activities negotiations like RCAPEX line wise items / Restoration works / local FRT’s, consumable items. 
• Ensuring cost effectiveness with appropriate quality
• All purchases shall be in accordance with VIL SCM Policy and procedures
• Will promote and maintain a high level of communication with the external supplier & internal customer

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Support in procurement of materials for MS insourcing at local level – additional FRT’s, vehicles, coordination for material delivery, additional material storage locations with partners, repair service and return for tools, calibration coordination
• Creating RFQ/RFP and overseeing competitive bidding cycles in Ariba
• Tracking budget vs PR/PO release status
• Documentation of NFA/BPA, PO and Contracts Digitally and Physically
• OFC Service Contract Management
• New Partner Evaluation and Vendors On boarding on need basis
• Commercial support for Cluster Fiber Operations
• Process compliances
• Price Benchmarking and Process Optimization
• Coordinate closely with Fiber team of Corporate Commercial for all actions, support decision-making for corporate procurement governed decisions and to use synergies to maximum effect
• 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
• Issuance of PO to eligible suppliers
• Co-ordinate with vendors for delivery to respective cluster
• Co-Ordinate with SSC, Finance for vendor Invoice booking and Payment
• Various MIS and Reports
• Average volume handle per Cluster –

1. Fiber O & M – Avg. 17000 Km
2. Mobility Vehicles – Avg. Count 75 Nos.
3. Riggers – 85 Nos.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• High level of Integrity, ethics and other value systems
• Ability to manage multiple senior stake holders/Vertical Heads in the organization
• Excellent coordination skills and ability to deal with strategic partners & local vendors
• Strong Negotiating skills
• Analytical Skills
• Communication skills

• Good communication, presentation, excel skills, MIS, and experience on ERP

Technical / professional qualifications

• BE preferably with MBA
• Background in Sourcing and Supply Chain

Years of Experience

7-15 years