Manager - Procurement

Education: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Full Time) from a reputed institute. Additional qualification in Supply Chain / MBA is an added advantage

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Regional Language proficiency of Kannada & Hindi is mandatory.

-Drive RFX activities, Supplier selection, Supplier Due diligence, Negotiation, Tactical / Strategic buying, Contract Management (includes creation), Catalogue Management (includes enablement). This is applicable for categories involving - Facilities, HR, MARCOM & Finance

- Implement effective procurement and supply chain strategies in line with strategic plans

- Execute on commodity driven strategies for supplier rationalization and localization

- Supplier Management, Statutory & Regulatory risk management, support audits, management reporting and stakeholder management

- Lead and drive negotiations: Commercial terms finalization of contracts

- Manage vendor relations efficiently to promote transparent and ethical business environment.

- Identify suitable performance metrics for this domain and track the same with a goal to enhance the maturity the team to a best in class team.

- Mentor team to handle supplier evaluation, performance assessment and supplier management

- Work closely with stakeholders and suppliers, to effective plan, develop and implement strategies, so as to meet agreed organizational performance plans within agreed budgets and timelines

- Establish best practices and service levels, tracking and control mechanism, for efficient implementation of global procurement processes

- Maintain track record of all procurement activities - Purchase Requisition, Purchase Orders, Cost Negotiation, Cost Savings, Contracts, and Approved Vendor Master etc