GM - Purchase & Contracts - FMCG/Construction/Manufacturing

Qualification: BE with PG in material management

Job Profile:

- Responsible to operate across various specialist areas within group for procurement of items for Infrastructure, Real Estate, Chocolate Manufacturing, Hospitality and others.

- Overall responsible for yearly procurement spend of more than 100 Crs.

- Will be responsible for the approval of all major procurement activities and the development and implementation of strategic procurement plans.

- Vendor Development

- Technical Assessment & Commercial Negotiation

- Plan and monitor smooth flow of material

- Material management and coordinate with site team

- Material quality

- Stock Audit

- Proficient in SAP - MM Module

- Day to day management of the procurement team

- Reviewing and implementing the procurement strategy

- Developing systems of control, policies and procedures relating to procurement

- Liaising with relevant staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed

- Reviewing existing contracts and identifying opportunities for improved value for money

- Ensuring that legislative requirements are understood and incorporated into controls, policies and procedures

- Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels

- Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;

- Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers

- Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them

- Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided

- Processing payments and invoices

- Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities

- Developing an organisation's purchasing strategy;

- Producing reports and statistics using SAP System;

- Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors

- Reviewing service areas and potential supplier rationalisation

- Providing guidance to relevant staff in all procurement matters