Assistant Manager - GBS Procurement

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add an Assistant Manager GBS Procurement in Pune India.

A purchasing professional who can quickly and accurately process purchase orders in a fast paced environment. Has excellent stake holders service skills and works well in a team to consistently meet challenging performance targets.

What a typical day looks like:

• Handle a team of 30 Buyers
• Work on shortage management with buyers provide assistance in resolving Accounts Payable warehouse and RTV challenges follow-up to ensure POs are placed on time there are no past due orders work on POAN action items
• Ensure there are no Production line down situations
• Ensure adherence to targets set for all Process Metrics
• Perform Quarterly / Annual performance appraisals for the team members
• Ensure timely generation and circulation of reports / dashboards
• Mentor the team and guide them towards effective discharge of functions
• Handle escalations if any and escalate matters requiring the senior managements attention on a timely basis
• Train new and existing team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools or topics
• Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues
• Identify recommend and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes
• Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes
• Drive Process improvements and have succession plan in place for all critical resources
• Be Back-up to Manager
• Ensure detailed process documentation in place for training new employees coming onboard
• Schedule regular calls with Suppliers and drive supplier performance improvement
• Daily KPI huddle and dashboard review
• Review on Parts Count HC Dashboard Metrics 4UP-Update
• Host Weekly/Bi monthly Calls with sites stake holders
• Address issues with suppliers by leading the discussion and involve other team for support where needed
• Talent review review buyers performance plan for their career path and identify appropriate training to improve buyers skills/knowledge where needed

The experience were looking to add to our team:

• Education: Bachelors Degree or Engineering Graduates
• Experience: 10 to 15 yrs. Procurement / Supply Chain CISCO experience is preferred.
• Mandatory Knowledge of computer software applications MS Excel Word & PowerPoint (PF).
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in the following domains: Order processing Supply chain management Order management Procurement end to end preferred
• Knowledge of ERP (Preferably BAAN)
• Experience in Manufacturing industry preferably in electronics
• Knowledge of MS office and MS outlook
• Good analytical skills

What youll receive for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance
• PTO

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