Job Description

.Coordination with end user(s) to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations. This is a key step to ensure maximum clarity is derived whilst obtaining a clear scope on the requirements and supporting Business. .New Supplier developments for specialized and one time business requirements. This will require us to enhance and utilize existing supplier database to ensure quality suppliers. .Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities, and delivery timescales .Work closely for devising long term strategy for market development & devising market benchmarking in the services area. .Conducts market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities. .Manage end to end procurement requests (PR\'s) within Oracle and ensure timely release and closure of such requests whilst following compliance. .Drive Cost optimization & Efficiency improvement initiatives .Coordination with Vendor - End to End follow-ups and coordination until project is finally implemented. .Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms, finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries. Communicate recommendations. .Ensure suppliers submit digitally signed invoices towards all the purchase orders placed. Closure and tracking of open contracts, PR\'s and PO\'s would be of key essence. .Close collaboration with business partners. .Be a business enabler with market knowledge, best practices and resolving pain points of business as \'Partner.\' QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES .Graduate / Postgraduate from reputed university .At least 7 years\' experience in indirect and services procurement .Should have hands on experience in negotiating with insurance providers, professional consultancies, and preferably frontline service providers (labor, lashing) .Oracle fusion /ERP working experience desired. .Able to build, influence and maintain effective and productive relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers. .Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in \'reading\' the market .Decision making ability with proactive approach. .Critical thinking and strong negotiating skills .Impeccable attention to detail .Strong communication skills, oral and written. .Ability to work well with a team .Ability to deal with ambiguity associated with a high growth environment .Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment. .Creative mindset

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