Senior Manager - Supply Chain Management

About the Company

Tata Communications is at the forefront of revolutionizing connectivity by leveraging innovation and intelligence. Focus areas include Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services, and Network services, aiming to create a new communications landscape.

Role Overview

We invite applications for a proactive Strategic Sourcing Manager role, entrusted with spearheading category management for Colocation Services, Renewable Energy, and Fiber Operations & Maintenance (O&M). The role encompasses strategizing sourcing frameworks, overseeing supplier partnerships, negotiating commercial contracts, and driving cost efficiencies while ensuring operational excellence and fostering business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement sourcing strategies across colocation/data center services by managing procurement of colocation spaces and power with supplier evaluations focused on cost-effectiveness, scalability, resilience, security, and service delivery.
• Manage renewable energy procurement and sustainability agendas by collaborating with internal stakeholders to promote decarbonization and ESG goals; conduct analyses of energy markets, tariffs, and supplier alternatives to optimize costs.
• Oversee sourcing and management of vendors for fiber network maintenance and restoration services, including contract negotiation for preventive and corrective maintenance and ensuring vendor preparedness for critical network restoration tasks.
• Create and update rate cards for ISP vehicles, patrolling vehicles, and FRT used across various business units.
• Coordinate comprehensive sourcing activities such as RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier selection processes.
• Drive the end-to-end contracting process with expertise in contractual clauses relevant to onboarding suppliers across colocation, fiber services, and renewable energy sectors.
• Maintain effective supplier relationship and stakeholder engagement to support ongoing business operations.
• Prepare various KPIs and reports, manage databases diligently.
• Conduct market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, and execute spend optimization measures.
• Identify and implement initiatives for cost reduction and value enhancement.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure procurement adheres to company policies and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate support for both internal and external audits.
• Maintain procurement documentation, approvals, and reporting workflows.
• Champion ethical sourcing and support sustainability efforts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering accompanied by an MBA or Master’s degree is preferred.
• Relevant exposure in telecom, digital infrastructure, data center operations, hyperscalers, or renewable energy industries.