Agm - Passive Infra

Job Req ID: 47406
- 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.

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**Role**

Infra,ToCo and Imports, International Licensing & Custom Clearance

**Job Level/ Designation**

AGM

**Function / Department**

Passive Infra

**Location**

Mumbai

**Job Purpose**

**Job Context**
- Support Procurement for all the Network Passive Infra requirements (Goods & Services)

Will be responsible for the timely procurement of goods and services for PAN India, Passive Infra Items CAPEX/ OPEX procurement, Toco agreements. Ensuring cost effectiveness with appropriate quality. All purchases shall be in accordance with VIL SCM Policy and procedures. Will promote and maintain a high level of communication with the external supplier & internal customer.

Goods for Procurement will Include the below

DG, PAC, UPS, Power Plants, Battery, Power Cables, RF/IF Cables, Jumpers, Installation Material, IBS & other Accessories and all requirements related to Cable Landing Station.

Services for Procurement will Include the below

AMC of all Passive Equipments like Battery, DG, Power Plant, UPS,PAC

Managed Services at MSC and Cable Landing Station

MSC/VTH Turnkey Projects

All requirements related to Cable Landing Station

Toco agreements
- Support Imports / Logistics

Will be responsible for Imports & Primary Logistics which includes

Co-ordination with Circles, CHA and Vendors for timely clearance of Shipments from Customs

Issuance and closure of GR Waivers

Co-ordination with Tax teams for any Audits or DRI related queries and providing them timely reports and evidences

**Key Result Areas/Accountabilities**

Ensure Passive Infra Procurement Cost & Operational efficiencies

Work closely with internal teams (Technology & vendors on Supply Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, Invoicing
- Tracking spends against budget / indents.
- Finding out the ways to save Opex expenditure by indigenization of material, new sources, value engineering.
- Handling end to end GRN Process.
- Negotiating Rates Contracts, Quoted Rates and other Terms and Conditions with Vendors
- Responsible for New Vendor Development including Vendor Identification, Component Costing, and Vendor Quality Assurance
- Working on improvement and documentation of procurement processes
- Ensures that all purchasing is in compliance with regulations and laws related to Purchasing practices and in accordance with VIL SCM practices.
- Prepares and develops bid documents and supplier bid lists to obtain competitive

Quotations on commodities and services.
- Keeps constantly apprised of market raw material prices / business situations as they affect purchasing; makes recommendations to adequately meet those changing conditions.
- Conduct yearly supplier performance.
- Prepares monthly reports & presentations to apprise commercial Function head.
- Assist in resolving Accounts Payable invoice discrepancies and variances after Accounts Payable
- Coordinate with warehouse for shipment / transportation related discrepancies and variances.
- Oversees overall procurement (Manage the complete Supply Chain - for Goods and Services for PAN India Passive Infra requirements)
- Managing procurement activities viz. floating of RFQ, offer evaluation, supplier negotiation for materials procured locally, timely purchase order release within the TAT & ensuring supplier payment a