Assistant Manager - Procurement

Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire procure-to-pay process for all packing materials and MRO items required for production units, as well as indirect inputs such as POP/POS items, printing materials, catalogues, stationery, and gifts.
• Float RFI/RFP in E-Sourcing tools and platforms.
• Prepare comparative statements post-negotiation via e-auctions (CB, Reverse Auction, No Regret Bidding).
• Prepare Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in Oracle
• Manage vendor empanelment and relationships.
• Handle contract management.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships.
• Drive procurement transformation and digitization initiatives.
• Conduct data analytics in Tableau and MS Office.
• Prepare various data analytics reports in MS Excel.
• Identify potential risks such as supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and changes in demand.
• Possess strong coordination skills and a proactive approach to resolving day-to-day issues..

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in indirect procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure improved prices and superior terms of business with suppliers.
• Excellent relationship management skills to engage with stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in almost all facets of procurement, including Directs, Indirect, Capex, Opex, IT, Admin, Services, Marketing & Sales.
• Experience in monitoring inventory control of obsolete products, exit strategies, and preventing excess inventory.
• Strong command over data analysis through various tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Google Spreadsheet, MS 365, Power BI, and ChatGPT.
• Experience in procurement and project management, including vendor sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and production costing estimation.