Role Overview:
The Global Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading the end-to-end import procurement strategy for Zebronics. The role involves sourcing high-quality electronics, components, and finished goods from the global markets, developing supplier networks, ensuring cost efficiency, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute international sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.
- Identify, evaluate, and finalize reliable suppliers/manufacturers, especially from the global markets.
- Drive supplier negotiations for pricing, credit terms, lead times, and quality assurance.
- Benchmark global market trends, pricing, and technology advancements.
- Manage vendor onboarding, compliance, and long-term partnerships.
- Build strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability, transparency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct periodic supplier audits to ensure quality and compliance.
- Implement vendor scorecards and performance evaluation metrics.
- Oversee purchase orders, contracts, and shipment schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
- Coordinate with logistics, customs, and finance teams for seamless import processes.
- Manage end-to-end import documentation, LC (Letter of Credit), and international payment terms.
- Monitor lead times, inventory levels, and replenishment planning.
- Drive cost savings through strategic negotiations and volume consolidation.
- Monitor currency fluctuations, freight costs, and import duties for optimized procurement.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to vendor dependency, regulatory changes, and supply disruptions.
- Work closely with product, operations, inventory, and finance teams to align purchase planning with sales forecasts.
- Support new product launches with timely vendor sourcing and procurement.
- Ensure compliance with import/export laws, BIS norms, environmental, and quality standards.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong expertise in international sourcing, procurement, and vendor management.
- Deep knowledge of global market ecosystem, suppliers, and trading practices.
- Hands-on experience in import documentation, LC, Incoterms, customs clearance, and freight forwarding.
- Excellent negotiation, cost analysis, and contract management skills.
- Strong networking, relationship management, and cultural adaptability.
- Ability to handle multi-vendor, multi-category procurement.
- Analytical mindset with knowledge of pricing strategies and market benchmarking.
