Sagility - IT Procurement Role

IT Procurement :

Education : Graduates preferably with an MBA.

Experience : Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in procurement or supply chain roles, with a track record of successful vendor management.

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Procurement Strategy: Assist in developing and implementing the organization's procurement strategy, aligned with business goals and objectives.

- Strategic Sourcing: Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including identifying potential suppliers,

conducting market analysis, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships.

- Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality products, services, and on-time delivery.

- Contract Negotiation: Participate in contract negotiations, review contract terms, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and legal requirements.

- Cost Optimization: Implement cost-saving initiatives, process improvements, and procurement practices to enhance cost efficiencies.

- Procurement Process Management: Streamline procurement processes and standardize procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

- Risk Management: Identify and assess procurement risks, implement risk mitigation strategies, and monitor supplier performance.

- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and align procurement activities with organizational objectives.

- Compliance and Ethics: Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical practices, and relevant laws and regulations.

- Team Leadership: Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

- Reporting and Analysis: Prepare procurement performance metrics, data-driven insights, and reports for senior management.

- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in procurement, contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the procurement function.

Mandatory Skills :

- Influencing - Decisions made at this position are critical to effectiveness of indirect expense management of the BU.

- Proven experiences in managing complex internal and external partnership for outsourced and insourced services change management projects.

- The candidate shall master sourcing and procurement processes (Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Supplier management process).

- Ideal candidate has leadership experience in coaching and mentoring team.

- Experience in procurement of a broad range of categories majorly IT and Telecom.