Asst Manager-Toothbrush Procurement & Sourcing (166909)

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Job Number#166909 - Mumbai Maharashtra India

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Job Summary:

The position is responsible for managing the procurement for specific materials/ groups of materials / contract manufacturers or services and for developing collaborative partnerships with internal colleagues and external suppliers. The role holder must deliver the agreed business results while maintaining positive employee and supplier relations. The primary accountabilities of the role include subsidiary Procurement financial performance Customer Service Quality and managing supplier relationships.

Core Responsibilities:

• Accountable for Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and working withSupply Chain Customer Service and Logistics and Marketing functions to maximize results

• Executeeffective negotiations for specific materials or purchases. Develop Cost Models/ Insights in to CM/ Supplier costs to help function achieve cost savings

• Implementand monitorthe sourcing budget for the specific materials of responsibility

• Workcross functionally for optimizing raw and packing material inventories against Customer Service and working capital targets at the Colgate toothbrush plant

• Ensurethe highest level of customer service is provided to internal customers (Factory/ CM)

• Managecontract manufacturing requirements and as necessary cross border sourcing requirements of contracted materials

• Interfacewith suppliers sales technical and other functional groups as well as Colgate Supply Chain Technology Marketing and Finance functions to enforce Procurement policies resolve issues align service and financial strategies.

• Provideinput for Top to Top meetings and when necessary present Procurement performance and strategies

• Assist in continuous improvement programs with suppliers ESM/SRSA

• Together with New Product launch teams ensurenew products are executed effectively

• Contributeto local Funding the Growth programs

• Executesubsidiary efforts in using e-tools to help drive Funding the Growth simplification and standardization programs for the subsidiary

• Accountable for adhering to Colgate-Palmolive and governmental guidelines related to EOHS Quality and Regulatory for materials of responsibility. Develop awareness and influence compliance with local government laws and regulations pertaining to materials

• Continueto improve oneself by way of training information sharing and implementing best practices

• Participatein external industry forums

• Developdocumented understanding of market structure and drivers for their materials with risk management overview and identifyopportunities and threats for the future

Key Regular Responsibilities:

• Manage supplies to Contract Manufacturers & Sricity from CP Approved vendors with respect to timely delivery & quality

• Check & be updated on commodity trends especially of PP/PET/PVC/Paper Board. Be in touch with RIL on production shutdowns to manage supplies & prices

• Maintain appropriate level of documentation and records

• P3 reconciliation with CM on Quarterly basis via BOM updation Verification of invoices & material rates and Conversion Costs

• Update Commodity trends & Identify buying opportunities

• Do FCP & Exhibit K & Auctions /RFQ/E Tools

• Check & Track Imported shipments costs on monthly basis

• Manage Risk Mitigation by developing backup & own Contract Manufacturing Agreements

• Negotiations for Key Allotted materials as per Budget

Required (Education Knowledge required Language skills etc):

• Minimum 2 yearsexperience in Manufacturing/ Customer Service & Logistics SAP experience an advantage

• PG Degree in Operations/Supply Chain Management or equivalent

• Well versed in Systems & Analytical skills

• English language proficiency

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