Goals:He/She should be role model and must have solution oriented approach, make informed decisions and manage the Projects wisely in order to achieve company's business goals through efficient and transparent sourcing process.

Your typical day at work:

Sourcing Operational/transactional workContract ManagementVendor ManagementProject WorkCoordination with User DepartmentsCoordination with Global Souring TeamCoordination with Telenor Group Business UnitsStrategic SourcingStakeholder ManagementProcure products and services on the best available terms (quality, price, lead time) in accordance with stated specifications, mainly. The process includes,Activating/Organizing Cross functional Sourcing TeamPreparing RFQ's.Conducting Supplier Market AnalysisEvaluation of offers.Commercial Negotiations Preparing documentation for PO/contract approval.Supplier and Contract ManagementDevelopment and Maintenance of contracts and frame agreements vis a vis organizational requirements and internal customer's satisfaction.Liaise with UD/Supplier/Legal deptNegotiating terms and conditionsDevelop effective and reliable sources of supply.Identify new vendorsDevelop potential vendorsRationalize the supplier base of the business to ascertain competitive and fair prices for all procurementsMonitoring purchase activities: This includes a wide variety of activities such as reviewing requisitions, analyzing specifications, investigating suppliers, analyzing supplier capabilities, studying costs and prices, analyzing bids, negotiating and selecting suppliers, monitoring the business volumes being given to suppliers, etc. Analysis of purchase spend and taking decisions to enhance purchasing efficiency and reduce procurement cost in terms of price, delivery and other terms and conditions Close liaison and clear communication with internal parties e.g.Treasury and Finance department for supplier's paymentsLogistics department for matters relating to imported consignments

Legal department for legal matters relating to suppliers and/or contractsGlobal Sourcing teams for global initiativesExploring and developing new, reliable and economical sources of supply. Negotiate and obtain the best possible prices and TCO from reliable suppliers by constantly monitoring prices, monitoring competitive supplier's activities. Ensure 100% compliance to TP Sourcing policies and procedures, internal audit requirement & any other company controls.Monitor and ensure savings (Negotiations based or Cost based) in the total cost of ownership model for any purchase.

Functional Skills/Knowledge Areas:

Working experience in good reputable companyAbility to work independently as well as a part of a teamAbility to work in challenging environmentExcellent analytical skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to effectively negotiate at the highest levels with suppliersGood IT skills to include wide experience of word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPointExcellent communication skills- written and oral