Director - Strategic Sourcing - eCommerce - IIM/MDI/ISB/FMS

We are driving a leadership role with one of our client:

Designation: Director Strategic Sourcing

Reporting to VP Supply

Location: Delhi / NCR

Qualification: B.E/B.Tech + MBA from Tier 1 Institute

- Experience: 10+ years of work experience in Procurement/ sales/ Category management roles. Experience of working with Authorized industrial distributors /OEMs would be required

- Sound understanding of strategic sourcing tactics.

Objective:

- Develop best-in-class sourcing base across all regions through implementation of optimal sourcing Strategies that align to Organization's objectives and deliver value to the business across all segments.

- The role demands the candidate to be a go-getter who has a knack for problem-solving and someone Who can consistently ensure upward growth in high-quality supplier base.

Job Description:

- Implement best practices in procurement and supplier management to manage vendor risk, Performance and relationships - Pan India

- Oversee complete sourcing operations across locations & coordinate with various teams (Supply-chain, finance, customer success, regional business teams etc. for fulfilling the growing Business needs.

- Implement highly efficient sourcing model through different levers such as price negotiations, Alternate vendor development, defining share of the business, etc. having direct impact on bottom line.

- Analyse data, keep track of pan India sourcing KPIs & drive RCAs & corrective actions

- Technology adoption: Bring the vendors on Organization tech platforms and drive their orders, Inventory, account statement through the same

- Work towards identification and selection of new vendors across markets with the purpose of Developing reliable partners to enhance service capabilities

- Lead initiatives that deliver improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement Activities and creating a simplified process for end-users

- Work with category teams on the strategic initiatives to help grow the categories

- Driving standardization: Ensuring standardization of products, process and prices

- Financial Compliance: Ensuring 100% compliance with taxation, account receivables and Payables, and periodic reconciliation with vendors