YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Indirect Procurement
- Develop and execute procurement strategy for indirect goods and services in alignment with the company's goals and objectives . Lead the sourcing process , including RFP/RFI and negotiations to secure the best value for the organization .
- Identify opportunities for cost savings , process improvements , and supplier relationship enhancements .
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers , negotiate favorable terms , pricing and agreements .
- Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations to ensure quality and reliability .
- Manage a diverse range of categories such as facilities , marketing , travel , CAPEX ,Packaging , MRO etc
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders(operations , HR ,etc ) to understand their requirements and develop category -specific strategies
- Draft , review and negotiate contracts ensuring compliance with legal and company standards
- Monitor contract expiration dates and terms to proactively address renewals and changes
- Ensure compliance with company policies , industry regulations and ethical standards .
- Mentor , coach and groom team members for future roles within the organization .
Digital solutions/Reflective
- Collaborate closely with the Digital Solutions (DS)/Reflective team to ensure timely and competitive sourcing of materials for client site projects.
- Develop strategic sourcing roadmaps and implement spend categorization for better procurement efficiency and cost control.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms for digital components.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures while supporting the organization's broader business goals.
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering /MBA
- Proven experience of at least 8 years in direct/indirect procurement
- Strong negotiation ,commercial , analytical and problem -solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with cross functional teams of diverse background
- In depth knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends in Indirect procurement
- Experience managing complex indirect spend categories across multiple countries and business units with a demonstrated ability to oversee complex sourcing transactions, negotiate effectively, and handle contractual responsibilities.
- Prior experience in team leadership or management.
- Demonstrated success in creating and executing effective Direct/ indirect procurement strategies.
