Senior Executive - Indirect Sourcing

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, MBA/PG Diploma in Business Management

Nationality: Indian

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

• Work with the Indirect Sourcing Team to build category-specific short, medium, and long-range sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate techno-commercial terms with suppliers for various categories.
• Complete knowledge of E-Procurement tools, RfX, online auctions, and tendering.
• Develop & deliver sourcing strategies across the group companies.
• Conduct spend analysis of indirect spend on a regular basis and drive cost optimization projects.
• Drive procurement efficiencies including improvement of existing practices and develop SOPs and plans to achieve results in ever-changing business priorities.
• Align procurement processes and practices with multiple stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective procurement processes.
• Supplier relationship management with strategic suppliers.
• Run RFQ process and lead negotiations for consolidated requirements across geographies.
• Develop samples from prospective new vendors and conduct quality evaluation workshops with the concept teams.
• Finalize rate cards for each input vendor and communicate to concept sourcing teams.
• Interface and problem-solve with cross-functional teams on any product/quality issues.
• Establish & execute time and action timelines for each buying season.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of work experience in Procurement/Sourcing in industries like FMCG, Retail & Automobile.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / MBA Qualification from a reputed institute.
• Professionals with Certified Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) will be preferred.
• Knowledge of e-Procurement, RFX, e-Auctions, ERP Platform - SAP ARIBA or Oracle R Fusion.
• Strong Project Management, Analytical, and influencing skills.
• Sound knowledge of processes and systems.
• Quick and rational decision-making skills under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer / Technical Skills (if any): ERP Oracle / SAP, BI Tools, MS Office.