Reliance Communications - Head - Procurement - Device

Principle Accountabilities:

- Develop & manage the national procurement of CDMA handsets & dongles in line with the business demand.

- Develop & deliver procurement strategy across the various business units of RCOM to deliver target benefits and financial savings including approving each category's purchase category strategy and savings plan.

- Establish new processes and systems for effective procurement across the company; investigate opportunities for broader savings in inventory and warehousing costs by conducting in-house vs. outsource

- Engage support and agreement for the strategy from key stakeholders so that implementation and compliance are optimal; promote the effective management of suppliers to sustain value throughout the life of the contract

- Develop and agree annual departmental cost savings targets for the annual Budget process; develop and agree the annual procurement plan with Business heads and departmental heads

- Ensure all goods and services purchased comply with the RCOM's corporate social sustainability policies

- Develop a savings reporting mechanism with Commercial which is understood and accepted by the user departments. Produce regular reports on performance and provide comprehensive management information and in-depth analysis when requested including spend analysis, savings secured and potential savings - for forecast and budgets.