RAN Network Procurement

As a Lead RAN Network Services Sourcing at Airtel, your role involves leading RAN Network Services AMC & MS sourcing. Your responsibilities include: - Procuring equipment maintenance and operations support requirements for Radio, field equipment installation, and commissioning services. - Procuring Managed Services for NOC. - Driving OPEX WOW for Network services like AMC & MS and CAPEX WoW for the RAN services. - Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with partners, deploying governance mechanisms, and tracking performance with network teams to ensure partner compliance. - Leading RFQ, negotiations, and conclusion of Contracts with Suppliers over major deals, ensuring business requirements are met. - Using market intelligence tools to identify new technologies and innovations from suppliers that bring improvements to the business. - Proactively driving enforcement of Category strategy, identifying savings opportunities, and building strong partnerships with stakeholders. - Driving standardization of OPEX / Capex purchase procedures and guidelines for consistency in procurement practices. - Ensuring transparency and enhanced governance in Network procurement. - Tracking Costs and ensuring efficiencies year on year. Experience & Skills required: - Experience in Procurement at global or local level, technical knowledge of Network Services, Equipment, and ability to recommend/drive category transformation. - Proficiency in Contractual Terms & conditions, Negotiation skills to build business relationships, and effective engagement with key stakeholders. - Business acumen, track record of delivering against challenging targets, and proven data analysis capabilities. - Business level proficiency in written and spoken English. Qualification and Experience Requirements: - Bachelors of Engineering, MBA. - Experience in Procurement/Contract management/Vendor management role, Telecom Services Pre-sales, or services delivery. Please note that the company is Airtel, the position is Permanent, located at Airtel Centre - Gurgaon, under the business unit SCM.HO in the Department of SCM RAN Network Sourcing.,