Senior Procurement Manager

Job Description

10-12 years of experience in Procurement Function for US & UK Geographies Candidates with prior experience from Aviation, Hospitality industry will be preferred Prior Experience in Sourcing & dealing with US & UK supplier would be added advantage Effective negotiating and influencing skills - Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Identification & Negotiations, Time to Market, Cost Effective Purchases Understanding of supply chain concepts, with work experience applying those follow-on strategies Creates and manages value strategies, RFPs, negotiations, and contracts while developing and promoting strategic partnerships with suppliers Works closely with internal Unifi customers and stakeholders to understand their business needs, objectives, product/service requirements and the broader operational processes Skilled in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint). A potential team leader with effective communication skills Comprehension of business contract structure Self-directed and resourceful with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks with exhibited follow through and initiative Business understanding, particularly in project management, early supplier involvement, total cost management and financial analysis Understanding and use of technical tools for analysis, problem solving, forecasting and quality improvement Providing transition support of processes by bringing in shared service specific knowledge & best practices for smooth implementation and execution. Actively participating in all migration & deployment activities including training material preparation & delivery, service rehearsal testing, go-live readiness and support structure establishment. Ensuring that overall delivery of services to Customers meets or exceeds agreed KPIs and SLAs defined and is within a strong internal control framework . Create a mindset of innovation aimed at constantly challenging the norm to drive business value. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE : Hands-on experience in accounting ERP’s is must with good knowledge across Procurement Function Ability to think strategically, taking a balanced short and long-term view when solving problems. Result oriented, with high level of motivation for self-growth, along with the drive for growing team members and overall organization. Ability to utilize information from a wide variety of sources. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and ability to communicate effectively. Experience of working in Aviation, Hospitality, industry will be added advantage. US ET shift working with some stretch during peak days Show more Show less