Job Description

About Role Designation-General Manager Location- Mumbai About the Function-The function is responsible for Strategic Sourcing of Network equipment globally for Tata Communications and subsidiaries Purpose of your Role- To head the function of Strategic Sourcing of Network equipment. The Network Sourcing Head is responsible for planning, development and execution of category strategy and delivery plan for sub-categories within the Network category. You will be accountable for (Key Responsibilities) Vendor Management Spend analysis Planning, development and execution of category strategy and delivery plan for sub-categories To define category performance objectives aligned with Supply management departmental objectives and also ensure daily Operations updated with the market Manage supplier and contractor performance in conjunction with internal stakeholders and also maintain good business relationship with them. Responsible for adherence to Annual Procurement Plan, achieving objectives of savings and business velocity, compile market intelligence data Profile the Spend category, collect & review latest Spend and internal demand data Identify/evaluate potential sourcing strategies run risk analysis document sourcing strategies Manage the end to end RFI, RFP/RFQ processes, with support from the Operations/Technical Teams Lead sourcing projects (where required) and ensure that target savings and benefits are achieved. Develop evaluation criteria, and evaluate tender responses, with support from the Operations/Technical Teams Negotiate contracts with suppliers Implement negotiated contracts and monitor contractual compliance Comply with the Procurement and Supply Chain policies and procedures Ordering cycle in SAP Cross Functional Collaboration: - Build and maintain effective business relationships with internal stakeholders. - Manage supplier and contractor performance in conjunction with internal stakeholders - Manage Vendor, manage contracts. You Are (Behaviours to display aligned to DRIVE) Collaborative Accountable Agile Hands on experience in SAP Team development and management diverse stakeholders You have (Qualification and exp) BE/B Tech, MTech MBA from a Premier Institute Minimum 15 years of experience in telecom

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