Assistant Manager-Procurement

Education: A Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management or a related field. MBA is a plus.

Experience: 5-6 years of experience in procurement sourcing and vendor management with exposure to both IT and non-IT procurement.

Skills:

Strong negotiation and communication skills. Experience working with procurement tools or systems (e.g. OracleAriba etc.). Solid understanding of vendor management and contract player with a collaborative approach to work across departments. 

Procurement Support & Execution:

Assist in the development and execution of procurement strategies for categories like office supplies facilities management HR services travel transport employee insurance corporate functions IT (hardware software licenses) etc. Support the sourcing process by identifying and engaging potential suppliers and preparing documentation for vendor evaluation. Conduct market research to understand supply trends and pricing for various categories of goods and services. Assist in cost optimization initiatives ensuring that procurement processes are efficient and cost-effective.

Vendor Management Support:

Help maintain vendor relationships assisting with communication and resolving any issues related to delivery quality or contract compliance. Support the tracking and analysis of vendor performance metrics ensuring timely and effective resolution of any performance concerns. Assist in vendor compliance checks ensuring vendors meet all contractual and legal requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. Finance Legal IT HR) to support procurement needs and ensure smooth execution of procurement processes. Assist in gathering stakeholder requirements and ensure alignment between procurement objectives and business needs. Help in preparing various dashboards for internal stakeholders highlighting performance costs and potential improvements.

Process Improvement & Analytics:

Assist in maintaining procurement systems and reporting tools helping track procurement activities and key performance indicators (KPIs). Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies or bottlenecks and suggesting solutions. Provide regular updates on procurement cost savings performance metrics and any challenges that need attention.

Total Experience Expected: 05-06 years

Qualifications :

Commerce Graduate Supply Chain management certification

Additional Information :

At our organization we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time