Senior Manager - Procurement

Job Description

• Thorough understanding of electronics Supply chain dynamics, OEM/ODM Models
• Thorough knowledge about suppliers base, market prices and manufacturing process for Electronics, Telecommunication and wireless products.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Expertise in Routing & BOM structure analysis
• Expertise in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Expertise in data analysis
• Team Leadership
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead full end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including requisition-to-PO conversion, supplier selection, RFQ/RFP issuance and evaluation, and contract finalization.
• Expertise in negotiating and closing Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs, Manufacturing Value Add (MVA) pricing, repair/rework terms, and process change revisions.
• Proven ability to validate technical and cost requirements in collaboration with manufacturing, industrial engineering, and quality teams.
• Onboard, develop, and manage global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Contract Manufacturers (CM) partners, including multi-location capacity ramp-up and performance alignment.
• Build and execute multi-sourcing strategies to mitigate single-source risks, track committed capacities, and drive supplier output improvements through regular follow-ups, site visits, and joint planning
• Negotiate extended payment terms, volume-based pricing, and cost structures to achieve targeted soft/hard savings through MVA optimizations, NRE closures, and process efficiencies.
• Benchmark supplier proposals and performance against industry standards; identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier disruptions, capacity constraints, geopolitical factors, and material shortages.
• Ensure ESG compliance, vendor audits, regulatory adherence (telecom-specific standards), and ethical sourcing practices.
• Develop contingency plans, track recovery actions for critical items, and maintain business continuity through diversified sourcing and performance monitoring.
• Mastery-level communication skills for preparing and presenting stakeholder updates, daily reports, and cross-team coordination.
• Expert teamwork and collaboration to drive collective ownership, motivate teams during crises, and foster positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong management and leadership skills for ethical decision-making, team mentoring, performance guidance, and maintaining a proactive, solution-oriented attitude under pressure.
• In-depth background in telecom hardware supply chains (e.g., radios, baseband units, optical network terminals, cables, enclosures, and related mechanical/electronic components).
• Experience managing partners and sourcing in emerging and global markets, including Asia-Pacific, China, India, and EMEA regions.
• Familiarity with consigned/turnkey manufacturing models, repair/rework services, and high-volume telecom project execution.
• Conduct Periodic Suppliers Audits and supplier performance rating along with the quality team
• Initiate and drive the quality system requirements (ISO9000/TL9000/ ISO14001/OHSAS 18000) for suppliers and maintain the records for Internal and external audits by customers / ISO certification auditors,
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience : 15 to 20 years in Electronics and/or Telecom
• Education : BE Electronics & telecommunications or Equivalent
  
  

About Us

Tejas Networks is a global broadband, optical and wireless networking company, with a focus on technology, innovation and R&D. We design and manufacture high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defence and government entities in over 75 countries. Tejas has an extensive portfolio of leading-edge telecom products for building end-to-end telecom networks based on the latest technologies and global standards with IPR ownership. We are a part of the Tata Group, with Panatone Finvest Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) being the majority shareholder. Tejas has a rich portfolio of patents and has shipped more than 900,000 systems across the globe with an uptime of 99.999%. Our product portfolio encompasses wireless technologies (4G/5G based on 3GPP and O-RAN standards), fiber broadband (GPON/XGS-PON), carrier-grade optical transmission (DWDM/OTN), packet switching and routing (Ethernet, PTN, IP/MPLS) and Direct-to-Mobile and Satellite-IoT communication platforms. Our unified network management suite simplifies network deployments and service implementation across all our products with advanced capabilities for predictive fault detection and resolution. As an R&D-driven company, we recognize that human intelligence is a core asset that drives the organization's long-term success. Over 60% of our employees are in R&D, we are reshaping telecom networks, one innovation at a time.

Diversity And Inclusion Statement

• Tejas Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating all inclusive environment for all employees.
• We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.
• Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure every employee feels valued and respected.
  
  

About The Team

At Tejas Networks, product development is driven by a comprehensive lifecycle approach that begins with understanding customer and network requirements, followed by competitive analysis, architectural design, and implementation. This process emphasizes performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and environmental considerations, culminating in deployment and operational support. The technology portfolio spans diverse networking domains, including optical transport (DWDM, OTN), broadband access (GPON, XGSPON, CPON), service provider routing (IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, MPLS-TP), and enterprise switching (L2/L3). Products range from compact systems to complex, multi-terabit, chassis-based platforms designed for high availability, modularity, and scalability. Development involves specialized skills across hardware, firmware, FPGA, software, and synchronization, enabling teams to address multidisciplinary challenges effectively. Supporting these engineering efforts there is a centralized operational framework that provides strategic direction, governance, and essential services across the organization. This includes financial management, talent development, compliance, branding, innovation, risk management, and CSR. Together, these functions ensure seamless execution, alignment with business goals, and a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.