Position : Manager - Procurement
Location : Bangalore
Reporting To : General Manager - Supply Chain
Purpose of the Role :
A highly dynamic and critical position managing the entire gamut of indirect as well as direct material/services sourcing across multiple categories. This role requires highly technical skillset as well as dynamic leadership in managing large teams across locations
Role Description :
This role will require multiple strategic skillsets and expectation from each skill-block is as below. Apart from that, there are certain transactional skillsets needed from the individual
Strategic Planks :
Strategy definition and implementation :
Negotiation :
- Share best practice and conduct lessons learn sessions. Sensitize cross-functional partners for Procurement related practices processes and metrics.
Transactional Requirements :
1. Understand and validate the purchase requisitions (PR) from User Departments
2. Prepare RFP/RFQ and invite quotes from vendors
3. Prepare comparative statements of the quotations received from vendors to select best source of supply
4. Track and monitor savings generated through vendor development, negotiations, part development/product substitution or any other such initiative
5. Ensure conversion of PR to PO (Purchase Order) with a minimum turnaround time
6. Develop local and foreign vendors for Active and Passive items for Networking/ RF components
7. Track and manage Import shipments in coordination with Vendors, Freight forwarders and C&F agents
8. Coordinate with Banks and Accounts team for foreign remittance to vendor accounts
9. Follow up with vendors to ensure on-time material/service delivery
10. Coordinate with Stores for material requirement planning, Goods Inward and resolve logistics issues
11. Ensure vendor payments on time in coordination with accounts and finance teams
12. Minimize escalations through resolving trivial day to day procurement issues with Accounts, Stores and User departments
13. Prepare and circulate Periodic Procurement MIS reports
14. Any other procurement activities as required by the reporting manager
Key Result Areas :
This role will require street smart thinking, quick decision making, have a great exposure to the leadership team. This role will not only require day to day work, management of a team of buyers, but also providing leadership, coaching and mentoring, and training to the team
Key Requirements :
Education & Experience :
- MBA with 5-8 years of Procurement / Supply Chain experience (a combination of both tactical and strategic experience preferred)
- 3-5 years of experience in managing direct reports
Other Requirements :
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer focus
- Must be able to understand the needs of the business and incorporate into the procurement processes
- Demonstrated negotiation skills
- Must be open-minded, flexible, and able to adapt easily and accept new ideas quickly
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