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
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Manager-Procurement
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Job Level/ Designation
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M1
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Function / Department
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Commercial Department
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Location
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Mumbai
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Job Purpose
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Procurement of Capex and Opex Material, Handling Imports and Custom clearance, Inventory Management and Contract Management
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Key Result Areas/Accountabilities
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- Ensure timely extension and renewal of rate contract’s & vendor agreements. Updating & Uploading the Network & Non network vendor contracts in SAP Ariba portal to ensure contract compliance and smooth payment to Non PO based vendors as per VIL payment process.
- Co-ordination & execution of E biddings process to comply with VIL procurement process for various items, IE carrying out forward and Reverse Auctions to ensure best and lowest rates for items to be purchased. Create spend and savings analysis reports for the various capex and opex items purchased in the cluster.
- Weekly review with network and non-network stakeholders on various commercial open SLAs and parameters, ie carrying out discussions with stake holders on OPEN PR / PO & Inventory related parameters to ensure compliance to VIL BSC parameters.
- Carry out quarterly sanitization of Vendor database to ensure high quality active vendors are maintained in the system, thereby ensuring smooth operations and compliance to VIL processes and policies.
- Handling various Non Network related Procurement activities. Retail store repair & Maintenance work requirements. Procurement of SIM cards, SIM jackets, Posters, Banners etc as required to meet non network procurement requirements.
- Managing the SIM inventory in the cluster.
- Ensure Vendors meet VIL HSW guidelines and compliances by carrying out quarterly KCM (Key Contractor meetings) in close coordination with IMCP team. Guiding vendors on HSW compliance as required.
- Maintaining annual saving report with the SSC team to ensure best practices are followed in the cluster.
- Keeping monthly track on Open PO and Open PRs, to ensure items are procured and consumed in an optimised manner in the cluster. Close Open PO/PRs in close coordination with the user team.
- Handling imports and customs clearance activities for all shipments of the Mumbai cluster for both mobility and enterprise related shipments. Needs to work closely with corporate team and CHA team to ensure various shipments are cleared in time to meet user deployment plans. Co-coordination & preparing the LC, NFAs and other documents as required. Co-ordinate between CHA & Custom authorities to clear under protest items as required. Keep a track of all data that has been filed under protest as per corporate guidelines.
- Co-ordinate and maintain a track of the WPC license copies for network equipment imported in the cluster.
- Clear CHA and primary logistics bills in the cluster.
- Handling other miscellaneous commercial activities as required to ensure smooth operations.
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Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience
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- Adept in SAP ERP
- ARIBA – Contract Management Module
- Techno commercial negotiation skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
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Must have technical / professional qualifications
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BE/ B-Tech in Engineering with 5+ years relevant commercial experience.
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Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership