Manager - Supply Chain Management

Tata Communications · Mumbai

  • Experience7–12 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted29 Sept 2026
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About Tata Communications

Tata Communications is hiring in Mumbai in telecom. This role looks for around 7+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement
  • Vendor Management
  • Logistics
  • Inventory Management
  • Quality Management
  • Negotiation
  • Data Analysis
  • Rate Contracts
  • Frame Contracts

The role

A procurement manager at a telecommunications services company sources suppliers, manages vendor negotiations and global logistics, and applies supply chain management and procurement analytics to optimize costs and ensure compliant delivery. Expertise in vendor management and logistics supports commercial decisions for customer proposals and project execution.

Full job description

About The Company

Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications

Broad outline of the Role

Participate in various stages of supply chain processes, in area of procurement/vendor management/logistics/ inventory/quality management to ensure timely response to customer RFP's; drive cost optimization, quality management and timely execution of orders to supplier. This is an direct procurement role with direct impact on the achievement of results for projects undertaken as per business requirements.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor Degree in engineering or business or equivalent qualification7-12 years of experience in supply chain or material management roles

Other Knowledge & Skills

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with Internal stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.Expertise in delivering results under ambiguous situation.

Key Responsibilities

Review procurement volumes by vendor and product class or type, thereby, identify areas for Rate Contracts or Frame Contracts, and finalize the same.Engage with internal user teams for understanding requirements of customer RFP and deals.Collaborate with key persons internally and external to bring the best commercial position.Managing sourcing and procurementWork with vendors or Planning teamReview global logistics structure to make sure they run smoothly.Analyze data, identify bottlenecks and other issues.Manage procurement negotiations.Ensure vendor compliance to Supply Management Policy and Procedures