Head - Supply Chain - Internet/Online

Responsibilities:

- Strategy and planning: The candidate will assist the top management in developing operations strategy for effectively scaling the supply side of the business.

- Drive cross-functional projects to deliver business value for the team; be part of projects involving new feature definition to improve processes and reduce cost.

- Lead continuous cost reduction projects, evaluated supplier competencies and achieve competitive pricing

Evaluate supplier proposals and drive price negotiations to drive down COGS.

- Closely work with cross-functional teams and lead vendor evaluation and selection process for all manufacturing needs.

- Maintain sustainable relations and performance with all existing vendor partners and execute sourcing plans and negotiation strategies.

- Perform analysis on procurement trends and come up with alternative strategies for sourcing raw materials and identify new potential vendor partners.

- Identify challenges and risks in the supply chain by analysing global trends of material availability and execute strategies to mitigate risks early in the product development cycle.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering or equivalent experience in the consumer goods domain

- Supply chain consulting experience would also be preferred

- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.

- Proficient with Data analytical tools

- 5+ years of related work experience in the Manufacturing and Supply chain environment

- Procurement experience of exceptional ability with an aptitude for negotiations is a bonus.