Manager - Indirect Purchase - Marketing & Services/Manufacturing Firm

Manager Indirect Purchase - Marketing and Services - Manufacturing Industry

Manager - Indirect Purchase (Capital) , For MNC Paint / Adhesive Industry

Major Responsibilities :

- Spearhead sourcing of a portfolio of indirect categories

- Develop category strategies, including market and industry analysis

- Lead and manage the RFX, RFP process

- Establish and maintain supplier relationships, and facilitate periodic business reviews to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities

- Establish beneficial working relationships with various internal groups across the organization including partner programs, regional/country offices, legal, finance, and others

- Prepare analyses of spend data, category supplier bases, and cost models

- Manage complex projects from conception through implementation, including change management

Key Working Relationships :

Internal : Supply Chain; H.O Programs; ; Finance, Legal, and others

External : Suppliers

Reports to : Head Procurement

Job Requirements :

- BE with MBA in Operations / SCM

Industry : Paint / Chemical / Adhesive / FMCG / Consumer Electronics / Lifestyle Brands

- Eight to ten years of sourcing experience in a range of indirect spend categories

- Significant expertise in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management

- Excellent problem solving, communication, and influencing skills within a matrix environment

- Advanced and proven knowledge of procurement industry cost structures and drivers

- General knowledge of applicable sourcing, planning, and logistics laws and regulations

- Proven project management and process improvement experience

- Ability to establish supplier specifications in conjunction with subject experts, measure and drive conformance to specifications, and manage internal and supplier relationships to achieve desired results

- Strength in meeting or exceeding project milestones and deliverables, while multitasking and prioritizing

Narayan: 9819147645
PAN India Recruiters , Mumbai.