Job Description

Position Purpose: Reporting to the Director – Finance and Procurement, this role leads the procurement activities for the company covering both the Chennai and Bengaluru sites. This role works in close co-operation with internal stakeholders to deliver their requirements on time at the best value for the company.
Roles and Responsibilities
 Manage company's Procurement function covering both Chennai & Bangalore sites covering supplier identification, bid evaluation, sourcing, contracting and post sourcing support.
 Develop & implement transformative category strategies for Indirect Spend categories – developing sustainable strategies to maximize value for the organization
 Accelerate the process through Automation, Lean techniques, RPA, etc.,
 Provide leadership to the team with guidance, goals / target setting and developing the team into better procurement professionals.
 Develop, manage, and own function’s policy and SOP
 Support internal audits, financial control frameworks audits, statutory audits, third party risk management etc.,  Initiate and close suppliers risk assessment exercise as per global standards
 Maintain vendor and material masters.
 Work with other functions to adhere to SEZ rules and provide required procurement support for the same
 Liaise with CHA & SEZ authorities for deliveries
 Interface with key regional and global procurement SMEs to develop and implement best practices for the function
 Develop close relationships and work closely with internal customers to ensure thorough understanding of business requirements
 Achieve yearly cost reduction targets
 Understand and execute all contracts in line with company’s policies and procedures
 Stay abreast of supplier and business trends associated with indirect spend categories
 Create and maintain functional reports and dashboards
Requirements
 Education Qualification – Postgraduate in Management
 Years of Experience – 12 – 15 years’ experience, preferably in a service organization
 Functional Skills -
o Mandatory skills
o Knowledge of Procurement practices and strategies
o Proficient in Microsoft Applications
o Excellent analytical skills
o Experience in procuring indirect spend categories.
o Good to have skills
o SAP knowledge
o Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
 Behavioural Skills
Mandatory skills
o Excellent communication skills
o Stakeholder management
o Good negotiation skills
o Independent and self motivated
o Ability to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines
Good to have skills
o Ability to work in a Global organization
o Cultural sensitivity/understanding