DGM - Vendor Management - Land Transport Shipping Operations

Experience in supply chain management, logistics or DGM-Vendor Management-Land Transport shipping operations and procurement is a necessity when applying and combined with awareness of cost drivers will be highly valued in the selection process.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES :

- Managing complex procurement projects within operations in India to ensure alignment between costs, commercial needs and operational execution.

- Being accountable for integrating Contract Management frameworks to help ensure cost leadership, compliance and best in class supplier performance.

- Accountability for problem solving, analytical work, and driving insights from this to procurement and business functions

- Meeting with suitable vendors to assess their products, inquire about their services, negotiate pricing, and communicate any product or service-related concerns.

- Leading negotiations and coordinating Service Level Agreements between Company's and its suppliers.

- Performing supplier market analysis and organizing market intelligence.

- Cooperating closely with colleagues within the region

- Establishing standards by which to assess the performance of approved vendors.

- Evaluating current vendor management programs and identifying ways to improve them.

SKILLS REQUIRED :

- Strong market knowledge

- Strong industry network

- Continuous improvement mindset

- Ability to reduce cost and optimize vendors' performance - working within a total value mindset

- Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders efficiently

- A high amount of drive and energy

- The person as an integral part of the team will be responsible for driving key procurement projects forward and has the ability to deliver on our ambitious goals

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

- At least 8+ years of experience in Logistics & Supply chain management

- At least 8 years of experience within Procurement or commercial roles

- Post-Graduation or a Degree equivalent in a Business/Supply Chain Management or a related field