Agm-active Network

Job Req ID: 45780
- 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.

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**Role**

AGM-Active Network

**Job Level/ Designation**

M2 / AGM

**Function / Department**

Commercial / Active Network

**Location**

Mumbai

**Job Purpose**

Manage the procurement process for Radio related equipment and services

**Key Result Areas/Accountabilities**

**Radio related Procurement**
- Support the procurement pertaining to Radio NW Category - RRUs, BBUs, IM and Services.
- Localisation of Installation Material & Services as alternatives to OEMs.
- Preparing and floating RFPs to vendors, Detailed understanding of BOQ/ SOW for required clarifications to Suppliers
- Commercial Benchmarking (internal as well as competitive benchmarks)
- Support negotiations of prices and terms with vendors
- Preparation of price sheets with discounts and uploading contracts in the system.
- Procuring new technologies like Open RAN, Self-Organising Network and other Software driven solutions.

**Budgeting and Ordering**
- Providing unit Price against line items in BoQ for capex budget including all applicable taxes and duties
- Preparing the deal sheets for PO release with all T&Cs
- Ensuring timely release of POs in coordination with CST and Users.

**Delivery Monitoring**
- Monitor delivery schedules and ensure that the materials are delivered from vendor on time
- Follow up with the circles to provide required go ahead for material delivery from vendor
- Ensure that user team has provided the deployment plan for utilisation of the material
- Coordinate with logistics for pickup and custom clearance as and when required

**Contract Management**
- Monitoring the contract parameters for strict compliance
- Providing required input ( Price sheet/ deal sheet/MOU) for contract creation in ERP
- Ensuring contracts are entered in system promptly and are always up-to-date

**FoC Reconciliation**
- Quarterly FoC Calculation of discounts in various contracts
- Getting the calculations vetted and agreed with vendor
- Settling any excess/deficit promptly with proper records

**Mat Code Creation**
- Coordinating with user and vendor for item description
- Providing details to user for filling the MAT code template.
- Providing HSN code and approving in system
- Coordinating with Finance & SSC to create MAT codes.

**Vendor Management**
- Monitoring Large Supplier performance - OEM partners of Radio, ORAN Partners, Local Suppliers for IM and services
- Supplier Management - Time to time sign of price sheets/ Addendum/ MOU, resolving issues /challenges if Any
- Ensuring timely payments and resolving escalations

**Internal User Management**
- Proper coordination with Internal Users ( Technology team) for detailed understanding on BOQ/SOW
- On time response to query/ request from users on price closure if any

**Audit**
- Ensure that there is no non-compliance in various audits
- Close monitoring and timely closure of any point if raised in audit

**Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience**
- A self
- starter who is results driven-with high levels of self
- motivation.
- Understanding of Telecom technology
- Understanding the requirement from the user teams from a techno-commercial point of view.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills

**Must have technical / professional qualifications**
- Graduate/Engineering Graduate