Manager - Procurement

Vodafone Idea Limited; Indore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited seeks a Manager-Procurement in Indore to manage Capex and Opex procurement, imports, and contract governance. You will handle vendor contracts in SAP Ariba, drive competitive bidding, and oversee inventory and compliance across the cluster.

The role emphasizes techno-commercial negotiation, vendor relationship management, and ensuring timely renewals while coordinating with cross-functional teams for efficient operations.

Qualifications

• BE/ B-Tech in Engineering with 5+ years relevant commercial experience.
• Experience with SAP ERP and Ariba contract management.
• Strong vendor relationship management and techno-commercial negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely extension and renewal of rate contracts and vendor agreements. Upload contracts in SAP Ariba to ensure compliance and smooth payments.
• Coordinate EBiddings, forward and reverse auctions to obtain best rates; create spend and savings analyses for capex/opex items.
• Weekly reviews with network and non-network stakeholders on open SLAs, PR/PO, and inventory parameters to ensure compliance.
• Perform quarterly sanitization of vendor database to maintain high-quality, active vendors.

Skills

SAP ERP

Techno-commercial negotiation

Vendor relationship management

ARIBA - Contract management

Education

BE/ B-Tech in Engineering

Tools

ARIBA - Contract Management Module

Job description

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 developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

Were 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.

VILs goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. 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.

Role

Manager-Procurement

Job Level/ Designation

M1

Function / Department

Commercial Department

Location

Indore MPCG

Job Purpose

Procurement of Capex and Opex Material, Handling Imports and Custom clearance, Inventory Management and Contract Management

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

1. Ensure timely extension and renewal of rate contract's & vendor agreements. Updating & Uploading the Network & 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.
2. Co-ordination & execution of E biddings process to comply with VIL procurement process for various items, IE carrying out forward and Reverse Auctions to ensure best and lowest rates for items to be purchased. Create spend and savings analysis reports for the various capex and opex items purchased in the cluster.
3. Weekly review with network and non-network stakeholders on various commercial open SLAs and parameters, ie carrying out discussions with stake holders on OPEN PR / PO & Inventory related parameters to ensure compliance to VIL BSC parameters.
4. Carry out quarterly sanitization of Vendor database to ensure high quality active vendors are maintained in the system, thereby ensuring smooth operations and compliance to VIL processes and policies.
5. 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.
6. Managing the SIM inventory in the cluster.
7. Ensure Vendors meet VIL HSW guidelines and compliances by carrying out quarterly KCM (Key Contractor meetings) in close coordination with IMCP team. Guiding vendors on HSW compliance as required.
8. Maintaining annual saving report with the SSC team to ensure best practices are followed in the cluster.
9. Keeping monthly track on Open PO and Open PRs, to ensure items are procured and consumed in an optimised manner in the cluster. Close Open PO/PRs in close coordination with the user team.
10. Handling imports and customs clearance activities for all shipments of the Mumbai cluster for both mobility and enterprise related shipments. Needs to work closely with corporate team and CHA team to ensure various shipments are cleared in time to meet user deployment plans. Co-coordination & preparing the LC, NFAs and other documents as required. Co-ordinate between CHA & Custom authorities to clear under protest items as required. Keep a track of all data that has been filed under protest as per corporate guidelines.
11. Co-ordinate and maintain a track of the WPC license copies for network equipment imported in the cluster.
12. Clear CHA and primary logistics bills in the cluster.
13. Handling other miscellaneous commercial activities as required to ensure smooth operations.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

1. Adept in SAP ERP
2. ARIBA - Contract Management Module
3. Techno commercial negotiation skills
4. Vendor Relationship Management

Must have technical / professional qualifications

BE/ B-Tech in Engineering with 5+ years relevant commercial experience.

Vodafone Idea Limited(formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership