Procurement Lead- Manpower Cluster

ABOUT THE JOB

The Global Procurement team invites application for Buyer in Manpower/Services Team to support the Enterprise procurement spend. You will be responsible for handling the procurement process, sourcing suppliers and managing supplier relationships to ensure a seamless supply chain and optimise costs. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, make strategic decisions and implement best practices within our procurement function.

Standard role description:

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Strategic Sourcing and engaging with value adding suppliers
• Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favourable pricing, payment terms and mutually beneficial agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships, including regular communication, performance evaluations and issue resolution
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Managing the procurement spend anddrivinglong-term savings programs
• Prepare and present reports (MIS) on procurement activities, performance metrics and cost savings to higher management.

• Lead RFI, RFP/RFQs and conduct Reverse Auction in Ariba tool.

• Maintain all relevant supplier documentation and having excellent supplier relationship management skills
• Ensure Audit readiness of all purchasing documents.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and develop procurement plans accordingly
• Working knowledge of MS Excel And PowerPoint.
• Positive Attitude, Planning, Self-discipline is must.
• Working knowledge of ERP Tools supporting Procurement. SAP-Ariba.
• Lead Manpower Operations & lead services audits .
• Implement process improvements, simplification and automation.
• Lead employee engagements, SOX queries, SOP reviews
• Driving QBR's with Strategic suppliers.

Experience

• • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Procurement domain

  • Education:

    MBA / Graduate/Bachelor's degree.

Personal Skills / Expertise

• • • Experience in performing duties as Buyer for Global Organizations
    • In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, strategies and best practices
    • Good Communication skills
    • Contracting knowledge will be a good to have additional skill set
    • Virtual client facing skills
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
    • Language: English: Fluency in both oral and writing, good in making presentations
    • Computer and Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, MIS and Data analysis, PPT, SAP / Ariba