Vikrant Sinha Email & Phone Number

Patna, Br, In

Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India

• Strategically led the establishment of an efficient and growth-oriented procurement function, driving productivity, profitability, and brand enhancement by implementing well-defined and actionable procurement processes.• Successfully orchestrated procurement activities for telecom infrastructure, encompassing DG Sets, batteries, transformers, power plants, cables, and electronic equipment.• Handled procurement of essential items to facilitate administrative functions (e.g., housekeeping, routine maintenance), IT, electrical and broadband connectivity, and warehousing requirements.• Successfully sourced marketing promotion items and orchestrated promotional events to bolster marketing initiatives.• Accountable for contracting and overseeing the operation and maintenance of over 10,000 live and radiating telecom sites.Contract Negotiations and Management:• Implement and oversee efficient contract change management procedures.• Continuously evaluate vendor performance and assess vendor ratings regularly.• Conduct annual reviews and renewals of contracts with suppliers, analyzing cost erosion and benchmarking processes for improvement.Order Management and Supplier Governance: • Guarantee the timely release of requests for quotation (RFQ), preparation of quote comparisons, and order placement within designated service level agreements (SLAs).• Ensure on-time delivery of products/services by SLAs and specified timelines.• Nurture and cultivate strong relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration and enhance procurement outcomes.• Execute departmental activities, offer updates, and provide feedback to the project head for effective coordination.• Monitor and analyze key functional parameters to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.Operational & Reporting Functions:• Serve as the main point of contact for handling escalations from both internal and external stakeholders.

• Procured telecommunications infrastructure, electronic equipment, and real estate facilities such as MSC.• Overseen procurement of various services related to Telecom Electronics and Infra Materials, including BTS, GSM and MW Antenna, RF Cables, Radios, Tower, DG, Shelter, Batteries, Power Plant, optical fiber routes, and Infrastructure Development Services.• Ensured compliance with company Delegation of Authority (DOA), Supply Chain Management (SCM) Policies and Procedures, and contracts with strategic partners like NSN, Ceragon, Huawei & Ericsson.• Implemented initiatives to drive procurement cost reduction, optimize inventory levels and turnaround time, foster indigenous product development, and optimize vendor base through performance-based evaluations.• Led pilot projects for the adoption of renewable energy sources and biofuels for cell site operations.• Designed essential processes for Supply Chain Functions aligned with the National Supply Chain Policy of Idea Cellular.• Managed warehouse operations, including planning, execution, space management, and conducting periodic third-party logistics (3PL) stock audits. Additionally, ensure the proper disposal of obsolete/non-usable/rejected items by company guidelines.Specialities: E-Sourcing – Forward and Reverse Auction, P2P Transaction, Bid Management Professional (RFP & RFQ Risk Assessment and Control, Project /Program Management, Problem-Solving, 3 PL Management, Capex Opex Budgeting & Controlling, Production Planning, Team Management

Mba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Production

12Th, English, Economics, Pcm

Activities and Societies: Quiz Team, Chess Team, Football and Cricket Team