- Validate user requirement, float RFQ/RFP/tenders.
- Identify & develop suppliers as per requirements.
- Engage in vendor negotiation for procurement deals.
- Map & Prepare cost comparisons & arrive at target prices for Capex requirement in DC ops along with O&M;, AMC etc.
- Manage RFP for Power Procurement
- Make Purchase recommendations.
Contract Management
- Negotiate contract terms with vendors on case-to-case basis.
- Coordinate between legal & users for contract compliance
Process & Policies adherence
- Ensure strict compliance for Purchase policy.
- DOP/DOA adherence for all PO & decisions.
- Ensure Adherence to CLRA & other compliance.
Stakeholder management
- Engage with stakeholders to facilitate right dimensioning, vendors and commercial model.
- Identify high risk suppliers & work on alternate plans to minimize the risk.
- Periodic supplier Governance meeting with suppliers.
- Driving TCO reduction for the Project.
Preferred candidate profile
- Minimum 15+ years Procurement Experience in Data Centre/ Telecom or relevant industry
- MBA or Mech/Electrical Engineering background with equivalent (Data Centre/Telecom) Industry experience.