Gm - Active Network, Paco & Cloud

Job Req ID: 44916- Location: Mumbai, IN- Function: Commercial/ Finance- About:

- Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At VIL, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

VIL's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees.

VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

**Role**

Lead
- Active Network Procurement

**Job Level/ Designation
M3 -GM

**Function / Department**

Commercial

**Location**

Mumbai

**Job Purpose**
- To ensure industry-best techno-commercial deals in the area of Core/Transport To achieve maximum synergy savings and best possible prices and credit terms for the company

**Key Result Areas/Accountabilities**

**Active NW procurement -PACO**
- Co-creating sourcing strategy for the domain along with Technology team
- Preparing & releasing the commercial RFP to the vendors.
- Negotiations with the OEM for network required for core and transport network
- Cost comparison among vendors and benchmarking with last prices/terms and price analysis based on different parameters.
- Governance of the RFP process.
- Multiple presentations to the Shareholders for these RFP and the Capex budget.
- Approval from the Shareholders.
- Price sheets finalizations and contract addendum sign off
- Releasing the communications to all the circle commercial/ SSC for Purchase orders, delivery.
- Identify opportunities for optimizing specifications/scope and hence costs for project procurement.
- Evaluate options for alternate vendor introduction in the system for lower costs and better vendor management.
- Support management for creating options for strategic buying for optimizing the spend and deployment of latest cutting edge products and solutions
- Review of BoQs to eliminate all extras or surpluses
- Implement standardized BoQ and ensure adherence to the norms and eliminate deviations

**Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience**
- Strategic thinker with influencing abilities
- Techno-commercial acumen
- Strong professional background in techno commercial domain for preferably from Telecom Network procurement
- Experience in supplier relationship management & stakeholder management in a dynamic environment

**Must have technical / professional qualifications**
- MBA and B.E-B. Tech
- Reasonably good knowledge of SAP any other ERP tools on Procurement ,contract management

**Years of Experience**
- 10-15 years

**Vodafone Idea Limited** (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership