4. Drive various cost reduction projects through innovation.
4. Set high bar for vendors in quality, compliance and safety practices. Evaluate and take actions on vendors' performance.
5. Negotiate commercials, contract terms and implementation plan with suppliers. Ensures compliance documents and signing of contracts with suppliers by collaborating with legal, business, operations and vendors.
6. Drive the Vendor Engagement initiatives like Safety Compliance, Social Responsibility Audits, Ecowadis and Sustainability goals for GPO etc, through engaging the stakeholders, peers and vendors. Owns the implementation of these initiative for the entire GPO-IN. Publish milestones, MIS and success criteria.
7. Operate with significant autonomy and discretion.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
1. Owns the procurement spend for the assigned category of material & supply through vendor performance evaluation, RFP process, negotiation and contract management for all the procurement requirement of the assigned category.
2. Develop supplier compliance, Sourcing and Procurement strategy, Industry bench marking & trend, potential mitigation action plan for the assigned category.
3. Work with autonomy with cross-functional teams to implement the strategies and effectively communicate throughout the procurement cycle.
4. Drive various cost reduction projects through innovation.
4. Set high bar for vendors in quality, compliance and safety practices. Evaluate and take actions on vendors' performance.
5. Negotiate commercials, contract terms and implementation plan with suppliers. Ensures compliance documents and signing of contracts with suppliers by collaborating with legal, business, operations and vendors.
6. Drive the Vendor Engagement initiatives like Safety Compliance, Social Responsibility Audits, Ecowadis and Sustainability goals for GPO etc, through engaging the stakeholders, peers and vendors. Owns the implementation of these initiative for the entire GPO-IN. Publish milestones, MIS and success criteria.
7. Operate with significant autonomy and discretion.
About the team
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business/engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field preferred.
7-9 years of experience with focus on Procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, operational planning, or supplier management.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree
7+ years of experience with focus on supply chain, strategic sourcing, operational planning, or supplier management.
Prior experience in procurement of capex in Quick Commerce.
Ability to proactively manage supplier relationships to drive value for our customers
Ability to exercise judgment in evaluation of suppliers, supplier performance, and ensure that project goals, schedules and performance requirements are achieved
Exceptional skill in negotiation, contract development, and program management
Strategic, long term critical thinking and planning
Financial analysis and value / TCO analysis
Bias for action and urgency
Customer obsession and clear concise communications skills
Must have a positive, collaborative attitude
Likes to challenge convention and strive for innovation
Excellent verbal skills and above average written communication skills
Strong PC skills including Windows and Excel
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
7+ years of procurement experience
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