Title City Manager

As a City Manager - Supply Partnership & Commercials Team at Swiggy, your primary responsibilities will involve managing the supply chain operations within the city, vendor onboarding and relationship management, supply chain strategy development, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. You will be responsible for leading the onboarding process for new vendors, ensuring compliance with company standards and operational efficiency. Additionally, you will lead contract negotiations at the city level, focusing on terms that align with business goals and cost optimization. Building and maintaining strong relationships with local suppliers to ensure reliable and timely supply while managing risks associated with vendor dependencies will also be a key aspect of your role. Managing day-to-day supply chain operations within the city, from procurement through to delivery, will be crucial to ensure smooth and efficient processes. You will work closely with local vendors to customize supply strategies based on city-specific needs, monitor pricing, track procurement costs, and ensure inventory levels meet the required fill rates for the city. Furthermore, you will collaborate with internal teams such as Operations, HR, Finance, Legal, and Business to ensure smooth coordination of supply chain functions. Working closely with the logistics and operations teams to ensure timely delivery and mitigate any disruptions in the supply chain will also be essential. In terms of finance, you will manage the supply chain budgets at the city level, ensuring operational efficiency and cost optimization. You will closely work with the finance team to monitor and control supply chain costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure adherence to the budget. Moreover, you will contribute to the development of cost-effective pricing models and support the monitoring of supply chain performance metrics. As a suitable candidate for this role, you should ideally possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field, along with at least 5 years of experience in supply chain management, vendor negotiation, and partnership management. Strong negotiation skills, strategic thinking, people management skills, and in-depth knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices are essential for this role. Additionally, having experience in budgeting, P&L management, and a proven track record in team leadership and development will be advantageous.,