Senior Manager, Network Procurement at Airtel

Job description

1. Ensure timely completion of new/renewal contract
Manage the processing of Network related contracts from project brief to contract completion in conjunction with the Legal department

2. Preparation of Network BOQ
TO be familiar with preparation of BOQ (Bill of Quantity) for Telecom products i.e 2G- BTS, 3G – Node B, Microwave, Transmission eqp (DWDM & SDH)  etc

3. Timely issuance of PO
Manage the end to end Purchase Order process for procurement of goods and services within their area of responsibility in line with approved purchasing requests.

4. Vendor Management
Manages the relationship with vendors in accordance with company guidelines, to support the realization of agreed procurement contracts.

5. Co-work efficiency
Provide accurate information and guidance to managers and other staff in Support of the planning, budgeting and goal setting processes to establish procurement goals.

6. Pricing and contract management
Manage price & contractual negotiations in line with favorable payment terms, statutory regulatory requirements, competitive pricing, quality assurance and delivery timelines favorable to the company.

7. Reporting
 Generation of required Procurement reports(spend & savings report, contract management report, Single source & emergency request report)

8. Ensure process are in place and strictly adhered to
Manage sourcing process for recommending/identifying the most suitable vendors required for projects/tasks

9. End Vendor support
Provide payment support services(i.e.  reconciliation/confirmation of invoices against vendor claims as against audit exercises

10. Vendor Perofmrance Evaluation
Vendor Performance evaluation to ascertain vendor competence & capability

Desired Skills and Experience

•     Bachelors degree preferably Engineering
•     Masters in Business Administration would be preferred additional qualification dependent on experiencent
•     Minimum 10 years working experience with at least five years in Network Procurement
•     Strong ethics
•     High Discipline and professionalism
•     Self-Motivated and Passionate
•     Team player