UPL Limited (formerly known as United Phosphorus Ltd.) is a global generic crop protection, chemicals and seeds company, headquartered in India (Mumbai) with market capitalization of approx. $ 3 billion. UPL has its presence in more than 130+ countries worldwide with global human capital strength of more than 10,000. Role : Procurement Strategist Location : Mumbai Reporting to : GM - Purchase Purpose : To assist the Senior Strategist in drawing-up the Procurement Strategy for assigned portfolio of key RMs, negotiate and contract. Key Responsibilities : Procurement Strategy : - Strategy making for Key RMs for molecules : Technical and A Class RMs for the formulation plants - Execution of strategy prepared over the period of a year as per the requirements of the business Procurement Savings, Cost Management, Payables, Inventories : - Delivering savings through the SCE levers - Managing purchased rates within budget - Ensure cost competitiveness vs competition - Ensure commodity cover and price management - Stretching Supplier payment terms by 5 days as full RM basket - Managing RM inventory within 7 days for local and 45 days for imported (incl. In-transit) Supplier Management : - Managing supplier performance and relationships - Develop strong and sustainable vendor relationships for meeting dynamic business needs Problem Resolution : - Resolving supply, quality, LC or payment issues Stakeholder Management : - Meet internal stakeholders to understand needs, build relations and drive projects, meet objectives, improve processes, solve problems Education and Experience : - Chemical Engineering / B.Sc. Chem. + MBA in Supply chain/ Operations - 5-7 years of experience in Strategic Procurement in Agrochemicals/ Specialty Chemicals/ FMCG/ Pharma/ Paint or similar industry Functional Skills required : - Good understanding of Strategic Sourcing, Chemistry - Working knowledge of imports, LCs - Understanding of CIB registrations - Working knowledge of SAP/ ARIBA Behavioral Skills required : - Proactive - Excellent communication skills, negotiation skills &amp; stakeholder management - Customer Focus - Problem Solving Skills - Ability to plan and organize meticulously - Result oriented - Team player- Collaborative within as well as with other functions

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UPL Limited - Procurement Strategist 

UPL Limited - Procurement Strategist  ,Job Description for UPL Limited - Procurement Strategist  in UPL Ltd. in  Mumbai for (5-8) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for UPL Limited - Procurement Strategist  in UPL Ltd. in  Mumbai for (5-8) years of experience. Apply Now!