Sr. Manager Supply Chain

Job Summary
We are hiring an experienced Supply Chain Lead with strong exposure to Telecom Supply Chain Management, responsible for managing end-to-end SCM operations including procurement, sourcing, vendor management, inventory control, material planning, logistics, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in telecom infrastructure, network equipment, and large-scale vendor ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage overall SCM operations including procurement, sourcing, inventory management, material management, logistics, warehousing, and demand planning.
Develop and implement strategic supply chain plans aligned with business and project requirements.
Handle strategic procurement, RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, price benchmarking, and contract negotiations.
Manage vendor onboarding, performance evaluation, SLA management, and cost negotiations.
Drive cost reduction initiatives, supplier consolidation, and value engineering.
Oversee inventory planning, stock optimization, material availability, and ageing control.
Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SMI/OBI) and implement corrective actions.
Ensure timely availability of telecom network equipment, fiber, active & passive components.
Establish SCM SOPs, governance frameworks, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and commercial terms.
Prepare and review MIS, dashboards, forecasts, and KPI reports for management.
Lead and mentor SCM, procurement, and inventory teams.
Collaborate with Projects, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Planning teams.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term supply chain strategy.

Preferred Profile
Must have experience in end-to-end SCM
Mandatory exposure to Telecom / ISP / Network Infrastructure industry
Strong vendor negotiation and leadership experience
Experience handling high-value procurement and large vendor portfolios