Airtel - Manager - Global Sourcing

- Procurement of Products and Services across verticals for Bharti Airtel Ltd. and to implement best SCM practices including Commercial Modelling, Competitive bench marking & target pricing.

- To manage RFPs, Bidding, Negotiations, Contracting and SCM Governance.

- To drive the Opex cost reduction to meet or beat the AOP/ Budgets.

Key Deliverables :

- Market knowledge of global carrier capacity/availability, negotiate/position Airtel to obtain ownership economics at global levels.

- Conduct RFIs/RFPs/Reverse Auctions to determine the right supplier and ensure the best overall value is obtained

- Partner assurance including identification, registration, evaluation, ratings and communication. Cost analysis & Innovation. Cost Optimization and innovation through continuous identification of Partners and alternate strategy.

- Process Compliance and periodic review for alignment with Business need. MIS and TAT implementation. Proper Documentation supporting the transactions as per laid down processes.

- Ensure strategies and subsequent procurement are done in accordance with supply chain policy

Major Challenges :

- Ensure Procurement on right Quality, Cost and Delivery Parameters.

- Efficient Sourcing and effective Procurement as per agreed TAT aligned with business goals

- Statutory Compliance, MIS and reporting.

- Working with Global teams internal & external.

Key Competencies required :

- B.Tech/MBA from reputed college

- Should have work experience of minimum 5 years in Global Sourcing domain (SCM)