Manager - Supply Chain Management

About The Company

Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications

Role Description And Purpose

margin-left:18.0pt;line-height:150%>150%;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";

mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:

EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB>The job holder provides procurement support

to business teams that are directly supporting our customers. The job holder is expected to help ensure our

supply chains are effective and responsive such that they help us exceed the

expectations of our customers and help us win and retain business.

margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:150%>Responsibilities

margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:53.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;

line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>-

mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";

mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:

EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB>Support the Category lead to response to

Customer RFP

margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:53.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;

line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>-

mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";

mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:

EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB>Connect and engage with Internal Stakeholders

to support third party cost components needed in completing submission of

customer RFP.

margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:53.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;

line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>-

mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";

mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:

EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB>Negotiate with supplier for best cost and

other commercial terms and conditions.

margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:53.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;

line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>-

mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";

mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:

EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB>Minimize the potential risks to reduce supply

chain uncertainties and shocks, evaluate and check quotes for errors and

mistake before they are shared with business.

margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:53.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;

line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>-

line-height:150%>Create and develop relationships with key suppliers and

internal stakeholders.

margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:53.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;

line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>-

line-height:150%>Facilitate ongoing collaboration between the Business teams,

Operations team, Enablers team and Logistics team.

margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:53.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;

line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>-

line-height:150%>Manage day-to-day activities, reporting and compliance, to

ensure timely procurement as per business requirements.

margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:53.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;

line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>-

line-height:150%>Ensure purchases are executed in a timely manner and in

accordance with the company’s policies.

margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:53.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;

line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>-

line-height:150%>Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses

and improve effectiveness.

Job

Requirements

auto;text-indent:-36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>

• line-height:107%>Excellent negotiation skills and stakeholder management
  
  

auto;text-indent:-36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-style:italic>

• line-height:107%>Mandatory 6-12 years of procurement experience with minimum 6 years’ experience in Telecom industry handling network products ( e.g. Cisco, Fortinet, HPE ) and services including customer premise equipment.
  
  

auto;text-indent:-36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>

• line-height:107%>Experience of working in a presales environment and bid management in telecom or network providers.
  
  

auto;text-indent:-36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>

• line-height:107%>Strong understanding of contract and commercials
  
  

auto;text-indent:-36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>

• line-height:107%>Well organized and self-motivated individual capable of making decisions.
  
  

auto;text-indent:-36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>

• line-height:107%>Understanding of international freight and delivery models. Experience in managing distributors will be an added advantage.
  
  

text-indent:-36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2>mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:

Calibri>

• line-height:107%>Ability to work under time pressure and with some amount of ambiguity.