- Negotiation and Sourcing of services related to Marketing, Ecommerce, SEO, Customized Merchandise, Gifting, Trainings.
- Negotiation and finalization of Rate Card with large chain of Hotels, Airlines, Travel Desk, Large Mice Groups (Both International and Domestic).
- Hands on experience in vendors evaluation, rating and selection.
- Handle around total spend of approx. 100 Cr for year.
- Experience of working in larger team of Procurement Professionals
- Consolidate volume/ vendors for category / Sub category under role, develop new vendors to release savings.
- Manage multiple mix of tactical and strategic, in various categories and ensure timely closure of contract and release of Purchase Order as per agreed SOP.
- Led key initiatives, take full responsibility of the projects handled and keep users and stakeholders posted on the developments.
- Draft RFP, RFQ, RFI on Ariba for handled project and conduct e-Auction and related sourcing event.
- Prepare selection criteria for suppliers who can provide goods/services in accordance with the needs of the internal customers, negotiate rates, set up contracts and manage supplier relationships.
- Achieve given business targets on SLAs, Cost reduction and key control indicators.
- Manage and maintain internal customers, supplier relationships and customers.
- High level of internal customer orientation, proactive approach and focus on meeting agreed SLAs.
- Perform ongoing relationship management with Internal and External customer in order to increase satisfaction and improve interaction. Conducting regular monthly meeting with critical business / suppliers.
- Meet all statutory and legal compliance requirements as per policy.
Job Accountabilities
Professional Qualification
- Engineering Graduate / MBA
- Preferred Any Professional Qualification
Desired Skills & Experience
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in services procurement and similar domain
- Mandatory experience of driving supplier selection, negotiations, purchase order management, contracts negotiation, supplier management etc.
- Experience in similar commodity will be preferred
- Working on Ariba (Mainly on RFP, RFQ, RFI etc.), Oracle.
- Strong negotiation skills and cost analysis.
- Analytical and commercial acumen
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal & Written)
- Good presentation skills, excel, and system knowledge
- Strong process understanding and adherence to processes
