Computronics - Assistant Manager - Sourcing & Procurement

Assistant Manager - Sourcing & Procurement

Key Responsibilities

- Lead vendor identification, evaluation, and onboarding processes for telecom projects and services.

- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key telecom OEMs and network service providers.

- Ensure supplier compliance with commercial, legal, and operational standards.

- Introduce new supplier markets and competitive vendors to enhance business benefits.

Contract & Negotiation

- Drive negotiations with vendors to achieve cost savings and favorable terms in line with business objectives.

- Draft, review, and finalize contracts, ensuring alignment with annual business plans and procurement policies.

- Act as the single point of contact for all commercial, pricing, and contractual matters with vendors.

Operational Excellence

- Oversee procurement cycles to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to defined SLAs.

- Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

- Collaborate with technical teams to manage feature development, equipment deployment, and solution procurement.

- Maintain cost competitiveness while ensuring quality and timely execution.

Analytics & Reporting

- Track procurement spend, savings, and vendor performance metrics (SLA/KPI).

- Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management on procurement performance and cost optimization.

- Support internal audits and compliance checks related to procurement processes.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred).

- 5 to 7 years of experience in telecom OEM/network services procurement, ideally in large organizations (e.g., Airtel, Beetel Teletech, or similar).

- Proficiency in ERP and SAP systems for procurement and contract management.

- Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis.

- Excellent communication, vendor management, and negotiation abilities.

- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills.