Lead - Indirect Procurement Job description: - We are looking for Lead Indirect Procurement to join the Central Procurement -Indirect team and lead for all Tech & IT Indirect purchases (Software, Hardware & Cloud). - To ensure success, a person should possess experience in the IT & Tech: HW & software procurement, Stay ahead of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to create procurement strategies. - Procure to Pay cycle, contract management, in-depth Procurement knowledge and stakeholder management. The Senior manager will however need to be; passionate, agile, committed to continuous development and a progressive career in procurement. Responsibilities: - Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of procurement professionals and Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team and lead by example - Develop and implement comprehensive IT&Tech procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals. - Conduct supplier negotiations and gather price profiles - Liaise with the stakeholder community - understand what they need from the Procurement team, Preparing cost-benefit analysis to assess the need and evaluate possible options. - Monitor and reduce annual category spend by utilizing multiple levers of unit rate negotiation, value engineering and scope optimization. - Track and communicate savings achieved from cost reduction initiatives. - Develop partnership relationships with suppliers - meet, negotiate and review performance. - Investigate and suggest new vendor partners, monitor, record and drive improved performance from suppliers. - Suggest rationalization of supplier base with appropriate de-risking and value addition. - Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements in IT procurement activities. - Improve procurement processes and ensure adherence to procurement policies/governance. - Staying up-to-date on the latest process and Technology advancements to automate and modernize systems. Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings. - Review contracts ensuring compliance around pricing, payment terms, volume commitments, rebates, etc. - Support risk management assessment relating to supplier vulnerability, sourcing options, and material availability. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering ( IT/CS/Telecommunications) plus an MBA or equivalent degree in supply chain management - 10+ years of Tech ( Cloud, Maps, Engineering, Design and Simulation Licenses) and IT procurement experience in a consumer centric industry. - Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets. - Advanced Negotiation skills. - Excellent relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills.

Bangalore

OLA - Lead - Indirect Procurement 

Job Description for OLA - Lead - Indirect Procurement  in ANI Technologies Pvt Ltd in  Bangalore for (9-13) years of experience. Apply Now!