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.
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Role
Infra,ToCo and Imports, International Licensing & Custom Clearance
Job Level/ Designation
AGM
Function / Department
Passive Infra
Location
Mumbai
Job Purpose
Job Context
- Support Procurement for all the Network Passive Infra requirements (Goods & Services)
Will be responsible for the timely procurement of goods and services for PAN India, Passive Infra Items CAPEX/ OPEX procurement, Toco agreements. 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.
Goods for Procurement will Include the below
DG, PAC, UPS, Power Plants, Battery, Power Cables, RF/IF Cables, Jumpers, Installation Material, IBS & other Accessories and all requirements related to Cable Landing Station.
Services for Procurement will Include the below
AMC of all Passive Equipments like Battery, DG , Power Plant, UPS,PAC
Managed Services at MSC and Cable Landing Station
MSC/VTH Turnkey Projects
All requirements related to Cable Landing Station
Toco agreements
- Support Imports / Logistics
Will be responsible for Imports & Primary Logistics which includes
Co-ordination with Circles, CHA and Vendors for timely clearance of Shipments from Customs
Issuance and closure of GR Waivers
Co-ordination with Tax teams for any Audits or DRI related queries and providing them timely reports and evidences
Key Result Areas/Accountabilities
Ensure Passive Infra Procurement Cost & Operational efficiencies
Work closely with internal teams (Technology & vendors on Supply Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, Invoicing
- Tracking spends against budget / indents.
- Finding out the ways to save Opex expenditure by indigenization of material, new sources, value engineering.
- Handling end to end GRN Process.
- Negotiating Rates Contracts, Quoted Rates and other Terms and Conditions with Vendors
- Responsible for New Vendor Development including Vendor Identification, Component Costing, and Vendor Quality Assurance
- Working on improvement and documentation of procurement processes
- Ensures that all purchasing is in compliance with regulations and laws related to Purchasing practices and in accordance with VIL SCM practices.
- Prepares and develops bid documents and supplier bid lists to obtain competitive
Quotations on commodities and services.
- Keeps constantly apprised of market raw material prices / business situations as they affect purchasing; makes recommendations to adequately meet those changing conditions.
- Conduct yearly supplier performance.
- Prepares monthly reports & presentations to apprise commercial Function head.
- Assist in resolving Accounts Payable invoice discrepancies and variances after Accounts Payable
- Coordinate with warehouse for shipment / transportation related discrepancies and variances.
- Oversees overall procurement (Manage the complete Supply Chain – for Goods and Services for PAN India Passive Infra requirements)
- Managing procurement activities viz. floating of RFQ, offer evaluation, supplier negotiation for materials procured locally, timely purchase order release within the TAT & ensuring supplier payment as per company’s policy
- Decision making for awarding contract
- Cost effective purchase through strategic sourcing initiatives like Value analysis, business process re-engineering, e-procurement, Cost benchmarking, etc.
- Understanding user requirement with regard to products and services and ensuring correct information flow to suppliers
- Timely release of orders for ensuring delivery of materials & services as per the timelines
- Periodic performance evaluation of vendors as per the company policy
- Open PO analysis and timely closure of all open purchase orders through periodic follow-ups with suppliers
- Scrutinize all Running bills and final bills which is verified and certified by project team.
- Develop & maintain sound vendor base, survey the market for new supply sources.
- Monitor & review market conditions and price & delivery trend for project material & equipments.
- Responsible for the coordination with circle commercial teams and get detailed list of relevant suppliers for benchmarking
- Responsible for the design and maintenance of MIS tools on supplier pricing, TAT & service quality
- Responsible for vendor follow-up, material recon, documentation, receipt of goods
- Responsible for filing and documentation of all Commercial activities
Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience
Procurement Experience for Infra Items DG, PAC, UPS, Power Plants, Battery, Power Cables, RF/IF Cables, Jumpers, Installation Material, IBS & other Accessories and all requirements related to Cable Landing Station.
Must have technical / professional qualifications
BE or B. Tech or its Equivalent + PG (Preferred)
Years of Experience
10-15 Years
Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership