Manager - Supply Chain Management - Opex Procurement

1. POSITION DETAILS:

Department: SCM

Position: Mumbai

Immediate Manager: Manager SCM - Opex

Role: Manager SCM (Opex)

Experience: Minimum 10-12 Yrs

Qualification: BE/B. Tech

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Procurement Specialist with 10-12 years of experience in Supply Chain and Purchasing functions preferably in Operations related procurement. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of procurement processes, stakeholder and vendor management, and hands-on experience with SAP and ARIBA platforms. This role demands a proactive, adaptable approach to support business objectives, resolve purchase-related queries, negotiate, benchmark and drive best practice standards across stakeholder and vendor forums.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in managing Annual Maintenance contracts, manpower contracts, procurement of MEP items and other indirect procurement.

The broad areas of responsibilities are:

Strategic Sourcing:

- Procurement for Data Centre Operation function, Majorly for Opex spends.

- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers through thorough market research and analysis.

- Validate procurement requirements and initiate RFQ/RFP tender processes through ARIBA.

- Conduct cost comparisons and arrive at target pricing.

- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to optimize supply chain efficiency and drive cost savings.

- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align procurement solutions with business goals.

- Work closely with user functions and teams from project inception to make SCM-based recommendations impacting deliverables.

- Engage early with stakeholders to ensure correct vendor selection, commercial models.

- Monitor Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance of key project suppliers.

- Identify and mitigate risks by developing alternate supplier plans.

- Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction initiatives.

- Demonstrate expertise in managing contracts and supplier relationships.

- Lead successful cost reduction and process improvement projects.

Negotiation & Contracting:

- Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions.

- Oversee contract drafting, review, and execution to ensure compliance with legal and company policies.

Governance & Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance; address issues proactively.

- Strictly adhering to the Purchase policy and guidelines laid down by organization.

- Participate actively in internal and external audits ensuring zero non-compliance.

- Adhere strictly to Delegation of Purchase Authority (DOP/DOA) for all purchase orders and procurement decisions.

3. DESIRED PROFILE:

Education Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering.

Work Experience:

- 10-12 years relevant Experience in Procurement in Relevant industry Preferably Real estate Developers, Data Centre, Manufacturing / Large Infra companies, Telecom.

- Relevant Exp. In SAP, Ariba

4. SKILLS (Technical aspects):

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Expert in Excel / Microsoft powerpoint

- Exp in Power BI shall be added advantage

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

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Soft Skills:

- Communication and Listening

- Collaboration and Teamwork