Associate Director - Procurement - Data Centre/Telecom Industry

One of the MNC Companies is Hiring for a Procurement Professional at Mid Management level role. The right candidate for this position should have experience & knowledge of Supply Chain/Purchasing with relevant experience managing &interacting with vendors & Negotiations, Contracting. The role demands a very dynamic & adaptable approach for supporting Business objectives. Represent SCM in influencing best practice standards through participation in relevant.

Stakeholder & vendor forums.

Main Responsibilities:

Procurement activities:

- Validate user requirement, float RFQ/RFP/tenders.

- Identify & develop suppliers as per requirements.

- Engage in vendor negotiation for procurement deals.

- Map & Prepare cost comparisons & arrive at target price.

- Make Purchase recommendations.

Contract Management:

- Negotiate contract terms with vendors on case-to-case basis.

- Coordinate between legal & users for contract compliance

Process & Policies adherence:

- Ensure strict compliance for Purchase policy.

- DOP/DOA adherence for all PO & decisions.

- Ensure Adherence to CLRA & other compliances.

Stakeholder management:

- Engage with stakeholders to facilitate right dimensioning, vendors and commercial model.

- Identify high risk suppliers & work on alternate plans to minimize the risk.

- Periodic supplier Governance meeting with suppliers.

- Driving TCO reduction for the Project.

Skills/Qualification/Experience:

- MBA or Mech/Electrical Engineering background with equivalent (Data Centre/Telecom) Industry experience.

- 15+ years Procurement Experience in Data Centre/Telecom, construction or relevant industry

- Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skill.

- Ability to communicate with Impact and engage effectively with stakeholders.

- Strong communication & decision-making skills-

- Team player.

- Good interpersonal and leadership skills

- Cross functional experience with relevant Purchase Background.

- Willingness to travel (as and when required)