Manager - Procurement - SCO

Key responsibilities Procurement activities for day to day operational supplies like branding, gifting items, safety items, consumables etc.

• Coordination with end user teams 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 to enhance and utilize existing supplier database to ensure quality suppliers.
• Work closely for devising long term strategy for market knowledge development & devise market benchmarking in the services area.
• 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 operational supply procurement
• Should have hands on experience in negotiating with suppliers
• Oracle fusion /ERP and e sourcing working experience desired
• Able to build, influence and maintain effective and productive relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers
• Task oriented and ability to understand new trends in market and implement in D P World through Procurement efforts and alignment.
• Able to work well under pressure and manage emergency
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Decision making ability and excellent analytical skills with proactive approach