Assistant Manager/Manager - Procurement

Job Description

Description: At OnePlus, we are looking to hire a candidate who can support business team with researching potential vendors, evaluating offers, negotiating contract and commercials terms as per the business requirements. These requirements include our companys day-to-day operations. The candidate shall create and maintain good relationships with key suppliers to ensure high quality and on-time delivery. Reporting Structure: This role will report to the Lead-Procurement Role & Responsibilities: Review Purchase Requirement Application, Collaborate and jointly work with the requester. Localisation of few production materials like marketing display materials, advertisement materials, digital screens etc Expertise on procurement of various categories like Marketing Production Materials, Display materials, CAPEX and OPEX projects Monitor supply market dynamics across peer organizations for benchmarking purposes. Drive vendor management practices such as vendor evaluation, vendor classification (for e.g. strategic vs. transactional), vendor performance measurement and feedback,. to ensure uninterrupted supply of material/services To help in negotiations with vendors for high value contracts and guide the team if required to ensure high quality product/service at optimum cost Should be aware of business feeds and use this business insights to leverage opportunities. Drive annual performance improvements with suppliers thru Business Review Meetings Identify and maintain supplier database for each categories of Non-Production Purchase. Ensure an efficient exchange of information and a close working relationship with the demand departments Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Coordinate with Requirement Applicant to ensure the product/service specs are in-line Implementation of Procurement cost reduction strategies and adhere to continuous improvement of process. Customize procurement process framework and policies as per region, by periodic review/ updates/ additions of SOPs to continuously improve service levels and ensure compliance Expectations from the Candidate: Bachelor's degree and/or comparable educational background required. Graduate degree or professional certification is preferred (MBA, CPA, etc.) Strong analytical experience required 6-8 years of relevant procurement experience. Experience in ERP tool, SAP or any e-sourcing tool is a plus. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking Global mindset and independent Innovative and creative thought process Ability to embrace change and shift gears in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities Humility & a positive approach at the workplace; someone who is eager to learn & believes in winning with the team About OnePlus: Our mission is to empower the world through better technology. At OnePlus, we use simple and thoughtful design to create technology products with a minimal, efficient, and reliable user experience. We focus on creating value for users, embracing change, while offering competitive products and services. We isolate ourselves from external pressure and temptation, never forgetting our original intent, while relentlessly self-improving. Our primary principle is not in pursuing short-term interest or gains, but instead focusing on a healthy and sustainable business.