Assistant Manager Technical Procurement

Job Purpose:

• The candidate will act as a role model with a strong business-driven mindset, demonstrating sound judgment and strategic decision-making. The role requires leading and overseeing complex projects, driving the continuous enhancement of the Network Planning portfolio—including RAN, TXN-Optical, TXN-Access, Power Systems, Core & Cloud, and IP-Core. The incumbent will work closely with end-user departments to define, evaluate, and procure end-to-end solutions, ensuring optimal commercial and technical outcomes aligned with the company’s overall business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end procurement activities for the Network Planning domain, with full accountability for complex telecom sourcing initiatives. This includes developing a deep understanding of enterprise-level network solutions and managing RFIs/RFPs for RAN, TXN-Optical, TXN-Access, Power Systems, Core & Cloud, IP-Core, as well as servers, storage, software, SLAs, and professional services, in strict alignment with company procurement policies.
• Drive supplier engagement and commercial sourcing by coordinating with OEMs, suppliers, and partners, in close collaboration with Network Planning, and other relevant stakeholders, to obtain competitive and compliant quotations.
• Act as the primary procurement interface for suppliers, OEMs, and partners, ensuring effective requirement gathering, consolidation, and validation of telecom equipment and software offerings.
• Lead supplier and OEM engagement during high-complexity bids, tenders, and RFPs, including active participation and facilitation of pre-bid meetings requiring in-depth technical and commercial discussions.
• Independently manage and lead RFP and tender projects of varying scale and complexity from a procurement and commercial governance perspective, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Review and challenge RFP documentation, technical evaluation criteria, and bidding submissions prepared by RD’s and Network Planning teams to ensure clarity, competitiveness, and compliance.
• Develop bid strategies, procurement plans, and vendor shortlisting recommendations, securing alignment and formal consent from technical and business stakeholders.
• Proactively onboard and follow up with new suppliers, OEMs, and partners to ensure timely registration and participation in sourcing events.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract drafting discussions, ensuring optimal commercial terms, risk mitigation, and contractual compliance.
• Ensure submission of complete and compliant bidding and contracting documentation to Compliance and Control teams for contract execution.
• Drive contract finalization by actively following up with vendors and internal legal and compliance teams to ensure timely contract signing.
• Work proactively with RD’s to finalize and lock FSAs for maximum demand aggregation, ensuring price stability, technical clarity, and supply continuity.

Eligibility Criteria (Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills):

Education:

• BE Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecom Engineering. MS/MBA will be an added advantage

Work Experience:

• 6-8 Years of overall experience in Telecom Sector, System integrators and/or OEM vendors in telecom Procurement.

Skills – Generic:

• Vendor management
• Project management
• Bid management
• Must Possess high standard integrity and Moral Values
• Strong project management skills (setting/managing timelines, prioritization, communication)
• Problem solving & Negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of procurement policies and compliance requirements
• Enough knowledge about technical details of the projects to manage end to end in techno-commercial negotiations and act as interface between various stakeholders.
• Time Management & Ability to multi-task under constrained time lines

Skills – Job Specific:

• telecom procurement business acumen.
• Must have worked in renowned System Integrators, ISPs and Telecom Sector
• Deep product knowledge of telecom equipment and experience of end-to-end telco network solutions especially with regards to procurement process.
• RFP preparation, Negotiations, contracting