15.0 - 19.0 years

0 Lacs

chennai, tamil nadu

On-site

As the Lead and Manager of Indirect Procurement categories in various departments such as Industrial Procurement, General & Administration, IT/IS, HR Services, SCM, Marketing/Trade Marketing & Events, Agri/Farming Services, Co-Manufacturing, EHS, and more, your main objective is to provide strategic direction and support to ensure the smooth functioning of procurement activities. You will be responsible for translating company objectives into specific purchase objectives within the category, aligning plans with business goals, managing budgets, and delivering cost savings while continuously improving products and services. Your responsibilities include setting direction by articulating sourcing group tasks and aims, developing comprehensive business plans, implementing purchase practices, managing supplier relationships, developing talent within the team, and optimizing systems and processes. You will report to the Head of Strategic Procurement at Lactalis India and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve procurement targets efficiently. To qualify for this role, you must hold a BE/BTech/Postgraduate qualification in management or materials management with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in middle/senior management in Indirect Procurement. You should possess strong commercial acumen, knowledge of company objectives, budgetary processes, and business improvement strategies. Proficiency in contract management, negotiation, purchase processes, vendor management, and supplier scheduling are essential competencies for this position. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to drive innovative business improvements, demonstrate objective analytical thinking, take initiative, collaborate effectively, and influence others positively. Knowledge of MS Office, Advanced Excel, SAP, and Ariba will be advantageous, along with proficiency in English and Hindi. Travel may be required as part of the job responsibilities.,

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