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Work with the Indirect Sourcing Team to build category-specific short, medium, and long-range sourcing strategies
Negotiation of techno-commercial terms with suppliers for various categories.
Complete knowledge of E-Procurement tools, RfX, online auctions and tendering.
Develop & deliver sourcing strategies across the group companies
Conduct Spend analysis of indirect spend on regular basis and drive cost optimization projects
Drive procurement efficiencies including improvement of existing practices and develop SOP and plans to achieve results in ever changing business priorities
Alignment of procurement processes and practices with multiple stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective procurement processes
Supplier relationship management with strategic suppliers
Run RFQ process and lead negotiations for consolidated requirements across geographies.
Develop samples from prospective new vendors and conduct quality evaluation workshops with the concept teams
Finalize rates cards for each input vendor and communicate to concept sourcing teams
Interface and problem solve with cross functional teams on any product/quality issues
Establish & execute time and action timelines for each buying season
Requirements
8-10 years of work experience in Procurement/ Sourcing in industries like FMCG, Retail & Automobile.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / MBA Qualification from reputed institute
Professionals with Certified Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) will be preferred
Knowledge of e-Procurement, RFX, e-Auctions, ERP Platform- SAP ARIBA or Oracle R Fusion
Strong Project Management, Analytical and influencing Skills
Sound knowledge of processes and systems
People / Team Management
Quick and rational decision-making skills under pressure
Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
Computer / Technical Skills (if any) : ERP Oracle / SAP, BI Tools, MS Office
