Procurement Specialist

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Job description (heading) /Description du poste (titre)

• As a key contributor to theIndia Procurementteam, you are passionate about delivering an exceptional tactical procurement experience for your business partners across the India region. You will manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, strengthen vendor relationships, and support diverse business needs through agile purchasing strategies. Your role is critical in ensuring cost-effective acquisitions and RFQ excellence while maintaining strict compliance with global company policies.

Preferred skills (heading) / Compétences particulières (titre)

• Sourcing Negotiation Stakeholder management Vendor management contracting MS Word intermediate

Qualifications (heading) / Compétences (titre)

• Experience: Minimum of5 years of tactical procurement experience, ideally supporting India and regional (ASIA) stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Hands-on experience inRFQ creation, analysis, and summarization.
  • Solid understanding of the PR-to-PO lifecycle and receiving processes.
  • Proficiency in Procurement platforms-ideallySAP Ariba.
  • Advanced MS Office Suite skills (specifically Excel for bid analysis and PowerPoint for reporting).
• Core Skills:
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex quotes and identify hidden costs.
  • Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills to manage regional stakeholders and global vendors.
  • Judgment & Independence: Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Assets:
  • Familiarity with legal contract terms and conditions.
  • Use of AI tools for leveraging market analysis. Data analysis and other areas in procurement

Responsibilities (heading) / Responsabilités (titre)

• End-to-End Procurement Execution: Manage the complete Requisition to Purchase Order (P2P) process across multiple categories for our Asia-based stakeholders.
• RFQ Management & Analysis: Drive theRFQ (Request for Quotation)process, including creation, vendor selection, and detailed summarization of bids.
• TCO & Evaluation: Analyze quotes from aTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)perspective and validate pricing to ensure the best value is secured for the organization.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations on pricing, delivery timelines, and favorable terms and conditions in alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Vendor Ecosystem Management: Handle vendor onboarding, monitor performance metrics, and act as the primary point of contact for issue resolution within the Asia region.
• Operational Support: Process purchase requisitions (PRs) with high accuracy assist Accounts Payable and business owners with invoice reconciliation and payment disputes.
• Stakeholder Management: Understand and effectively manage the needs and expectations of business stakeholders
• Compliance: Ensure all spend adheres to internal procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Data-Driven Efficiency: Monitor procurement budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis, and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity.

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