Manager - Procurement Team Member

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 listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At VIL, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees.

VIL ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

CircleProcurement Team Member

Job Level/ Designation

M1 - Manager

Function / Department

Commercial

Location

Circle 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 circle level in close coordination with multiple stakeholders within circle

The circle 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

• This person will be handling the complete local procurement for the circle 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 circle 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

• Preparation of circle 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 circle
• 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

• 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

• BE/MBA
• Background in Sourcing and Supply Chain
• Working knowledge of SAP, S4HANA, ARIBA is preferred

1. 10 years

An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership