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DFS, Fintech and MFS arena.Procurement of software and hardware for MFS and Digital Banking operations (CBS, LOS, CRM, CMS, AML, DMS, HSM, MS, Oracle, etc.)

Major Areas of Procurement:Infrastructure Development and related power equipment procurement for Telecom Data Centers, BSC, and BTS rollout and operation projectsB2S Telecom Towers, end-to-end (E2E) site readiness, and managed service projects/contracts, including site acquisition, civil infrastructure, fiber and power sharing, and collocations with other telecom operators and TowerCosSourcing and regenerating battery systems (Lead Acid and Li-ion) and rectifier power systems through waste reduction initiativesProcurement of outdoor cabinets and shelters for telecom operationsSolar system installation projects under both CapEx and OpEx modalitiesSourcing of AVRs, UPS systems, substations, SRFs, and electrical items for Data Center BAU operations and maintenance (O&M)Procurement of CM and PM consumables for Data Center operationsDC and AC power systems for BTS and Data CentersAcquisition of high-capacity DGs and PGs, including DG-on-wheels servicesSourcing of poles, brackets, and optical/power cables for BTS and Data CentersProcurement of all types of O&M consumables for BTS and Data CentersProject management consultancy (PMC), Pre-acceptance Testing (PAT), and Telecom Infrastructure (TI) outsourcing and out-tasking

P2P for General Office Services Procurement:Office IT and outsourcing servicesSecurity services and health & safety solutionsProfessional consulting servicesTravel and fleet managementCustoms & Freight (C&F) agency servicesWarehouse, logistics, and secondary transportationHotels, medical, and corporate insuranceOffice renovation and maintenanceOffice furniture and fixturesTraining services and professional developmentOffice supplies and stationeryFacilities management and utilitiesOther admin and HR-related OpEx and CapEx items

Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer (P2P) – Telecom Networks:Focused on procurement and strategic sourcing for 2G and 3G GSM passive infrastructure, electrical and power items, ongoing network rollout projects, device management, MS consumables and spares, site acquisitions, secondary logistics (transportation), C&F agents, warehouse management, and facilities management.Key Projects and Achievements:2G and 3G Infrastructure & Power Projects:Sourcing for 2G infrastructure and power solutionsBudgeting and sourcing for 3G infrastructure and power projectsNetwork O&M projects focused on cost optimization and efficiencyOpEx Limitation for Poor EB Sites:Reduced DG run hours through HTB implementationImplemented FCU and energy savers across 5,000+ BTS sitesAnti-Theft and Energy Efficiency Initiatives:Deployed anti-theft protection systems for outdoor cabinetsImplemented solar PPA (CapEx and OpEx models)War on Waste Project:Reused CapEx through refurbishment and repair of assets like ACs, DGs, VRLA batteries, and rectifiersSuccessfully refurbished and redeployed 7,200+ VRLA battery cellsAutomation and Monitoring:Implemented PSA tools for utility usage monitoring and automated reporting across 5,000+ BTS sitesLogistics and Warehouse Management:Managed secondary logistics and warehousing services through 3PP contracts across three warehouse locationsKey Partnerships:Collaborated with world-leading telecom partners, including:Ericsson ABHuawei TechnologiesDelta Power IndiaEmerson Power IndiaNarada Power (China)Yuasa Battery (Japan)FIAMM (Sodium-based Batteries, Sweden)Airco Saver GmbHAmara Raja Batteries (India)ACME Tele Power (India)Mahindra & Mahindra (India)Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (India)Jaycee Power Solutions (India)Rahimafrooz Accumulator Ltd.

Sourcing of infrastructure, electrical, fiber, and power products for 2G and 3G networks, along with consumable items for network rollout and BAU O&M projects.

Key Responsibilities:Defining procurement requirements and managing rate contracts for travel and fleet management, modern facilities management, auxiliary HR management, corporate services, IT procurement, and utility services for Admin and HROverseeing outsourcing contracts for AP systems and finance-related servicesPreparing competitive analyses based on offers via POC and MyOrders P2P platforms, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processesIdentifying and selecting partners through comprehensive techno-commercial evaluationsDeveloping strategic cost-saving initiatives using the 3R sourcing strategy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)Preparing NFAs, POs, WOs, contracts, and RM documents while ensuring vendor SLA and KPI management for internal stakeholdersManaging P2P indirect procurement for Bangladesh operations

Coordinator for P2P indirect procurement, including modern facilities, office IT, and employee utilities, for the Bangladesh office.

Responsible for preparing approval notes, auditing SME projects, and generating MIS reports.