Senior Manager - Opex Procurement - Data Center/Infrastructure Business

An MNC company in Data center/Infrastructure business
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- The right candidate for this position should have experience & knowledge of Supply Chain/Purchasing with relevant experience with SAP, managing & interacting with stakeholders & vendors. Help resolve various purchase related queries.

- The role demands very dynamic & adaptable approach for supporting Business objectives. Represent SCM in influencing best practice standards through participation in relevant Stakeholder & vendor forums.

- The desired candidate should have relevant experience in handling negotiations for infrastructure items such as DG sets, UPS, Batteries, PAHU, Chillers, Civil, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, Fire, Security, Access controls , professional services, empaneling third party audit agencies etc along with specialized experience ins in handling AMCs, O&M and Repair and maintenance for passive infra equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conducting thorough market research and analysis.
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to optimize the supply chain and achieve cost savings.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide procurement solutions that align with business objectives.
- Validate requirement, float RFQ/RFP through ARIBA

- Make cost comparisons & arrive at target price.
- Lead negotiation and contracts closure with partners for major deals in consultation with Legal and internal stakeholders
- Work very closely with User function & team for requirements from inception. Make recommendation from SCM standpoints and impact deliverable.
- Early engagement with stakeholders to facilitate right dimensioning, vendors and commercial model.
- Accountable for monitoring SLA performance with key project suppliers.
- Identify high risk suppliers & work on alternate plan to minimize the risk.
- Periodic supplier Governance meeting with suppliers.
- Driving overall TCO reduction.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex contracts and supplier relationships.
- Proven track record of successful cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
- Lead and manage negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure the best possible terms and conditions for goods and services.
- Develop and oversee the drafting, review, and execution of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements.
- Implement strategies to reduce procurement costs while maintaining or improving quality and service levels.
- Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations, addressing any issues or discrepancies as they arise.
- Actively participates in internal and external audits and ensure nil noncompliance during yearly audits.
- DOP/DOA adherence for all PO & decisions.
- Ensure Adherence to CLRA & other compliance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conducting thorough market research and analysis.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Mech/Electrical Engineering background with equivalent (Data Centre/Telecom) Industry exp.
- 10-12 years relevant Experience in Supply Chain / Procurement
- Relevant industry Preferably Data Centre, Telecom, IT etc)
- Relevant Exp. In SAP , Ariba
- Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skill.
- Ability to communicate with Impact and engage effectively with stakeholders.
- Experience of end-to-end SCM Cross functional experience with relevant SCM Background.
- Strong Commercial, Analytical, communication, interpersonal & Decision-Making skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines