Rahul Jain

About Rahul Jain

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I\'m a Supply Chain Professional with over 16 years of experience across diverse industries, including Manufacturing, Technology, Media, and Telecom. My career has been defined by a fusion of technology and commerce expertise, encompassing Global Sourcing, Procurement, E-Supply Chain, Project Management, Compliance, and Negotiation. I\'m also proficient in Warehouse Management, Inventory Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, and Team Leadership.Currently, I hold the position of DGM at Tata Communications Ltd, where I serve as Category Manager for Network Sourcing, NPI, and IoT. In this role, I manage the procurement and product lifecycle of innovative IoT devices, including components sourcing, inventory planning, and forging strategic partnerships with design houses and EMS partners. I also oversee sourcing and contract management for various network services.Before this, I was a Manager at Vodafone Idea Ltd, leading Digital Content and IoT Device Procurement. I handled significant annual spends, negotiated rate contracts for advanced technologies, and fostered alliances.At Idea Cellular Ltd, I contributed to SCM Automation and ISO Compliance, implementing AI-driven applications and playing a pivotal role in a major telecom merger.My career started at Vedanta Resources/Hindustan Zinc Ltd. as an Associate Manager, where I excelled in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management.My achievements include recognition for fostering supplier collaboration and innovation,\"Star of Business\" recognition, and consistent top ratings in annual appraisals.With a strong engineering background and unwavering commitment to excellence, I continuously seek opportunities for innovation and value creation. Let\'s connect to explore potential collaborations in Supply Chain, Procurement, Digital Transformation, and more. Together, we can navigate the evolving business landscape and achieve remarkable outcomes.Regenerate

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager

   Tata Communications

   Jul 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

Education

• Institute of Engineering & Technology DAVV, Indore

  B.E, Mechanical Engineer

  2005 — 2009

• Modi Public School, Kota

  CBSE

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Factory
• E-Procurement
• Materials Management
• Mining
• Erp
• Manufacturing
• Management
• Purchase Management
• Logistics
• Purchase Contracts
• Process Improvement
• Procurement
• Team Management
• Vendor Management
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Strategy
• Engineering
• Iso
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Epc
• Operations Management
• Mis
• Six Sigma
• Steel
• Negotiation
• Business Strategy