Tata Communications - DGM - IT Procurement

Job Title: Deputy General Manager- IT Procurement

PURPOSE - Broad objective of the role Procurement of goods and services related to ITIS for Tata Comm global network

Objective of obtaining most optimal cost, at appropriate time while ensuring compliance to various norms / governance

OPERATING NETWORK Key External Vendors, Export import related agencies such as (Custom House Agents, Customs, Licensing authorities), Logistics partners

Key Internal Internal customers (Enggs, Ops, IT etc.), Various dept. in Finance (Tax, Insurance, treasury, AP), legal, Regulatory

SIZE AND SCOPE OF ROLE Financial NA

Other size parameters

ROLE HOLDER REQUIREMENTS Minimum qualification & experience B.E (Preferably Electronic Engg) and MBA - Materials Management, 12-15 years

Similar profile for telecom procurement for atlerast 4-5 years

Other knowledge/skills Negotiation skills, Leadership and communication skills, Business acumen, Collaboration and Influencing skills, working knowledge of SAP/ERP, working knowledge of EXIM, Analytical skills,

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY (Key Activities) PERFORMANCE METRICS

1 Market Analysis

Benchmark unit price for key procurements

- To work with internal customer - to identify opportunities/ consolidation of requirements.

- To develop commodity / category of product/ Services specific strategies for cost reduction

- Trend analysis- analyze market trends, historical price trends, raw material price trends for price negotiations.

- To gather market intelligence.

- To benchmark the prices with historical prices/ industry peers/ similar products or services

2 Sourcing procurement workflow Timely closures of deals measured as PR to PO turn around time

Reduction in unit price or aggregate cost

- To engage with Internal customers to understand funnel

- To coordinate with internal customers / planning team to understand project timelines and plan work accordingly to ensure that SCM activities are aligned to overall project plan.

- To ensure timely procurement of material

- Develop the right sourcing model for the type of requirement and the business outcome expected

- To work with vendors /Planning team - to expedite deliveries and support delivery related challenges

- To conduct competitive bidding to explore market in terms of prices as well as technology.

- To Negotiate with vendor -For best possible pricing and favorable terms and conditions for company. (at time of RFP/RFQ OR contract renewals)

3 Capability development of team No of training mandays, ESAT score

- To build effectively a diverse team with competent people using the appropriate mix of internal promotions and external recruitment to satisfy near-term performance, longer-term succession needs and to insure the organization has the necessary outstanding talent.

- To ensure Talent development through training, mentoring and effective performance monitoring.

- To Inspire & motivate team

4 Internal customer connect ICSAT score

- To work with internal customer to (a) understanding of their requirement (b) Alternate sources © areas of improvement (d) understand their expectations ('e) future requirement etc.

5 Compliance 100% compliance

- To ensure compliance

- To ensure compliance with procurement policy and guidelines.

- To compliance with DoT / statutory requirement.

- To ensure all other relevant company policies.

6 Vendor relationships Periodic Business reviews with key suppliers

- To develop & maintain strong business relationship with Key vendors at both working and senior levels, as appropriate, to gain preferential treatment to continuously improve cost, quality, and delivery.

- To keep in touch with vendors/ visit vendors regularly in order to assess their capabilities and understand their business strategies and priorities