Manager - Indirect Sourcing

Work with the Indirect Sourcing Team to build category-specific short, medium, and long-range sourcing strategiesNegotiation of techno-commercial terms with suppliers for various categories.Complete knowledge of E-Procurement tools, RfX, online auctions and tendering.Develop & deliver sourcing strategies across the group companiesConduct Spend analysis of indirect spend on regular basis and drive cost optimization projectsDrive procurement efficiencies including improvement of existing practices and develop SOP and plans to achieve results in ever changing business prioritiesAlignment of procurement processes and practices with multiple stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective procurement processesSupplier relationship management with strategic suppliersRun RFQ process and lead negotiations for consolidated requirements across geographies.Develop samples from prospective new vendors and conduct quality evaluation workshops with the concept teamsFinalize rates cards for each input vendor and communicate to concept sourcing teamsInterface and problem solve with cross functional teams on any product/quality issuesEstablish & execute time and action timelines for each buying seasonRequirements8-10 years of work experience in Procurement/ Sourcing in industries like FMCG, Retail & Automobile.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / MBA Qualification from reputed instituteProfessionals with Certified Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) will be preferredKnowledge of e-Procurement, RFX, e-Auctions, ERP Platform- SAP ARIBA or Oracle R FusionStrong Project Management, Analytical and influencing SkillsSound knowledge of processes and systemsPeople / Team ManagementQuick and rational decision-making skills under pressureExcellent Communication and interpersonal skillsComputer / Technical Skills (if any) : ERP Oracle / SAP, BI Tools, MS Office