Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the development of and execution of category management strategies for all assigned categories/commodities.
• In line with strategic objectives, lead the negotiations to select, appoint and steer a supply base that progresses the company objectives on quality, cost, delivery, and innovation.
• Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements for sourcing objectives.
• Devise ways and means to maximize commodity buying efficiency and minimize risks.
• Evaluate competitive offers and present sourcing options that meet business requirements.
• Ensure all selected suppliers are compliant to service level agreements.
• Lead the commodity and supplier spend management activities with respective spend areas.
• Conduct in depth cost and spend analysis in order to develop cost savings initiatives through various cost reduction options.
• Carry out administrative responsibilities that effectively manage projects and contracting activities.
• Lead and expedite vendor selection and purchasing decisions through appropriate competitive bid and strategic sourcing processes (leverage practices, bundling tools, etc)
• Achieve all cost reduction savings targets defined as per KPI target.
• Monitor manage and report on achievements on key purchasing indicators in line with department requirements.
• Immediately respond to unforeseen supply failures, working with manufacturing and supplier to avoid supply chain interruptions.
• This position will play a pivotal role in overall centralised procurement initiatives.
• Identify industry trends and market development for respective categories.
• Responsible for gathering relevant benchmark data, and supply market intelligence.
• Supervise supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, Reliability and innovation

Desired Candidate Profile

• Basic Qualifications: BE/B. Tech.
• Preferred Qualifications: MBA in Operations / Supply Chain, Professional Certifications in Procurement / Material Management.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience as Materials Manager
• Strategic buying experience in a manufacturing / project environment.
• SAP MM

Perks and Benefits

Best in industries with all benefits.