Job Summary: - Develops and implements procurement plans to support forecasted needs for Non-Ferrous Base metals such as Copper, nickel, lead and Zinc, Aluminium, Tin, Tungsten, Molybdenum, Tantalum, Cobalt, Bismuth, Cadmium, Titanium, Zirconium, Antimony, Manganese, Beryllium, chromium, Germanium, Vanadium, Gallium, Hafnium, Indium, Niobium, Rhenium and Thallium, and their alloys. - Establishes and implements strategies for negotiating commodity purchase agreements based on in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic markets for optimum pricing and terms. - Employs knowledge of Base metals qualities, transportation options, risk management, and procurement evaluation models to develop and implement optimal Base metals procurement strategies. - Negotiates contracts to ensure contractual terms are being met. Considered expert in field within the organization. May have global responsibility. Possibility for substantial work from home possible. Responsibilities: - Assume full responsibility for Strategic Procurement for Base Metals - Manage vendors to adhere to Corporate Guidelines and Compliance initiatives - Manage vendors to adhere to Corporate Financial terms and conditions - Represents the company as the primary external contact for Procurement - Evaluate market conditions for Base Metals - Contribute to the development of Commodity Strategies and implementation - Coordinate supplier selection based on Total Cost of Ownership criteria (including Quality, Reliability, Delivery, Transportation Costs, etc.) - Negotiation of purchasing contracts and pricing agreements - Manage supplier performance evaluation - Develop cost saving proposals, alternative sourcing and vendor evaluation criteria - Maintain ongoing assessment of sourcing risks and proposed alternatives - Achieve cost reduction targets in conjunction with other Procurement peers, and together with all necessary cross functions like Marketing Complexity of Duties: - Work is highly independent, with minimum instruction or supervision. - Supervises, coaches and mentors others at varying levels, representing multiple product teams and/or sub-teams. - Makes business decisions based upon sound judgment that impact product introduction schedules, financial plans and specifications. - Assignments are received in objective oriented terms. - Work is reviewed in terms of meeting Company objectives and schedules. - Suboptimal results, decisions or recommendations would often result in critical program delays, considerable expenditure of resources and loss of product revenue. - Establishes, develops and maintains productive long term relationships with key suppliers. - Provides solutions to a wide range of problems, some of which will be complex in nature. - Solutions are imaginative and thorough. - Partners with finance to manage department budget, projects and key initiatives. - Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer/supplier contacts are expected. - Professionally represents the team and company in a variety of issues associated with specific projects. Essential Skills: - Superior negotiation, arbitration, conflict resolution, problem solving and interpersonal skills with suppliers, internal and external customers. - Ability to coach associates in these skills. - Demonstrated supervisory skills managing associates spanning two or more business areas. - Thorough knowledge of, and ability to audit, enhance and write procedures and policies. - Advanced analytical and presentation skills. - Advanced project management skills. - Able to understand and work effectively in an ISO 9000 / ISO 14001 environment. - Must be proficient in Microsoft office suite products. - Ability to utilize and master various computer systems. - Ability to analyze and assist in implementation of new computer systems. - Expected to train others in the effective use of these systems. - Manages priorities and delivers projects and tasks on time. - Consistent Customer focused attitude. - Communicates frequently with direct reports, management, Customer service, manufacturing leadership and others, to keep them well informed. Education and/or Experience: - Bachelors- degree or higher in Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline. - 3-10 years progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong experience in purchasing, sourcing, negotiation and logistics. Other Skills and Abilities: - Superior decision-making and problem solving skills. - Function well in a dynamic environment and be able to prioritize tasks. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. - Experience with international purchase order terms, Incoterms- 2010 and Harmonized Tariff Codes. - Understanding of international currency valuation and how it impacts cost. - Basic knowledge of purchasing contract law. Familiarity with basic financial accounting. - Develops and tracks budgets. Strong working knowledge of import / export compliance.

Mumbai

Dubai

Procurement Specialist - Base Metals 

Procurement Specialist - Base Metals  ,Job Description for Procurement Specialist - Base Metals  in Hien-Raivata Private Limited in  Mumbai Dubai for (3-10) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Procurement Specialist - Base Metals  in Hien-Raivata Private Limited in  Mumbai Dubai for (3-10) years of experience. Apply Now!