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Skill required: Sourcing - Sourcing and Procurement Strategy Designation: Procurement Practice Specialist Qualifications: Any Graduation Years of Experience: 7 to 11 years What would you do? HR/CPS-General Services/ Sales related servicesSourcing Specialist – Human Resources Location:India Career Level:(Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels:Specialist) Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year,Accenture isrecognizedworldwidenotjustforbusinessperformancebutforinclusion&diversity"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture:We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOWe are one of the world s leading providers in sourcing and procurement services. You ll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. Do you want to work in an environment where we partner with forward-thinking business leaders of the world's most dynamic companies, to transform procurement and drive sustainable changes? You ll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that?thrives on shared success, diversewaysofthinkingandenablesboundarylessopportunitiesthat can?drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you ll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learnHow to provide solutions to across a variety of industries, whilst referencing past deliveries of end-to-end Source to Pay programs How to What are we looking for? Strong critical thinker, self-starter who can take initiative with high-level direction and deliver client work with minimal supervision Passion for continuous self-learning within the Human Resources Category Proven analytical skills in terms of numeric (e.g. spreadsheets) and text based (e.g. reading terms and conditions) analysis, converting information into tangible recommendations to clients Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in consulting, sourcing/procurement/supply chain management function Minimum of 2+ years of experience in managing global Customers, and suppliers (NA, EMEA, Australia) Minimum of 4+ years of strategic sourcing, category management, and/or professional industry experience related to at the following sub-category areasContingent Labor Administration Outsourcing Consulting, Technology Recruiting Payroll Services Training and Development Ability to effectively lead formal strategic and project sourcing efforts related to Human Resources related categories. Ability to act independently and can interface with customers and suppliers via strong written and verbal communications skills Strong ability to effectively manage in a matrix organizational structure working with multiple internal and client stakeholders Ability to self-manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a shared service delivery model Strong analytical, organization/time management and problem-solving skills Interest in developing solution oriented selling skills to prospective clients Ability to drive transformational change Solid multi-phase project management skills Ability to adapt to the varied corporate cultures and organizational structures of our customers Travel:This position may require travel to customer locations. Roles and Responsibilities: Help Identify cost/productivity improvement opportunities in spending across a wide array of leading companies and industries Help Lead and support sourcing projects, including all key steps such as strategy development, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, business case presentations and supplier contract execution, leveraging and Agile approach to drive efficiency in execution Help create industry and supplier research, market intelligence and financial analyses to client. Support development of market insights from cross-client sourcing activity and collaborate with Human Resources Practice advisors to develop content that enables knowledge sharing across the organization. Pursue and develop client stakeholder relationships within your accounts, support account reporting and team management. Help Sourcing Leads with Category Strategy development for specified clients to identify project opportunities that achieve client goals and mature their procurement function Able to lead and Mentor team members on best practices and do workforce management. The resource should also be able to work with the legal and technical teams to facilitate the negotiations of the legal and technical terms in a contract. Draft and negotiate contracts based on client templates, in a timely manner with appropriate legal support to ensure compliance with client standards. At least 70% of experience should be in managing global client stakeholders and global suppliers. Qualification Any Graduation

Define and execute e-commerce strategy to achieve revenue targets. Manage and grow sales across online marketplaces (Amazon, Nykaa, Flipkart, etc.) and brand website. Collaborate with marketing to drive traffic, promotions, and brand visibility.

About Us: Established in the year 2007, Reliance Brands Limited is an investment arm of Reliance Industries that began with a mandate to launch and build international and domestic brand equity in India. Over 15 years of rich experience catering to the segments of luxury, bridge-to-luxury, high-premium and high-street lifestyle, RBL has built a great understanding of the psyche of the Indian Consumer. With corporate offices in Gurgaon, Mumbai & Bangalore, RBL now operates over 100 brands spread over across the country and also own the retail concept stores The Tank & The White Crow across the country. In May 2019, RBL marked its first international foray by acquiring the British toy retailer, Hamleys. Globally Hamleys has 201 doors across 17 countries. In May 2019, RBL marked its first international foray by acquiring the British toy retailer, Hamleys. Globally Hamleys has 201 doors across 17 countries. In the same year, RBL also unveiled its multi-brand outlet The White Crow that showcases a unique curation of over 44 premium brands. JOB DETAILS: Position – Lead Planner Key Responsibilities – Develops and manages OTB plans based on business projections. Monitors inventory levels to ensure optimal stock distribution. Oversees store allocations to maximize sales potential. Plan liquidation of old stock along with Merch. Be responsible for P&L. Generate and analyse inventory and sales reports. Provide feedback on inventory health at various stores, circulate periodic reports like sell through, top sellers, slow movers, size set availability etc. Desired Functional and Behavioural Skills- Must have good analytical skills and detailing. Ability to respond to changes in the market. Forecasting skills and the ability to determine sales trends in the market Good economic sense with strong budgetary controls. Good networking skills Good brands and product appreciation in respective category. Education & Experience Required- Minimum 10 years of experience of handling single or multiple store in premium/luxury segment. Analyse market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability. Liaise with the buyer, store teams and logistics to ensure products are on the move – to meet the sales targets. Demonstrate strong business understanding with flair for fashion retailing. Ability to communicate effectively and influence buying decisions. In line with the social media post content for easy recall & uniformity in RBL language The Pink Ribbon on the packaging: We at RBL are committed to diversity in its workforce and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In an attempt to bring out the best out of its employees, RBL allows Early Leadership opportunities and promotes Entrepreneurship capabilities, and keeps the invisible threads that connect the RBL family together through the many RBL rituals conducted through the year

Job Summary: The Category Head / Buying Head will be responsible for leading the end-to-end category strategy, assortment planning, vendor management, and performance of the assigned category. The role requires a deep understanding of customer behavior, market trends, and strong negotiation and leadership skills to drive business growth and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement category strategies aligned with company goals and consumer trends. Lead a team of buyers and category managers to curate a competitive and profitable product assortment. Analyze market and consumer trends to identify new opportunities and gaps in the category. Drive pricing, promotion, and assortment strategies to maximize sales and margin. Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for the best terms (price, delivery, payment). Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure product availability and service levels. Track and manage category performance metrics including revenue, gross margin, inventory turns, and sell-through rates. Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, operations, and e-commerce teams to ensure seamless execution of category plans. Optimize inventory levels and reduce aging stock through efficient planning and exit strategies. Conduct regular competitor benchmarking and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends. Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or related field. MBA preferred. 1518 years of experience in category management, buying, or merchandising, preferably in fashion/e-commerce/Retail. Proven track record of P&L ownership and delivering category growth. Strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills. Excellent understanding of retail/e-commerce dynamics and customer preferences. Proficiency in tools like Excel, ERP systems, and BI tools. Preferred Qualities: Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Data-driven decision maker. You can also drop your resume or get in touch on sahil.pathi@v2kart.com / +91 9870296850

You will be a part of the Global Procurement supporting in the Tech Procurement area. As a part of this team, you will be responsible for supporting and aligning with business initiatives, organization goals, and actions focused on sourcing projects. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary. What you will do: Leading negotiation - Supports supplier negotiations by creating cost models of different contract variables (for example, implementation costs and travel and expense costs); running scenarios to determine business benefits; assessing range of negotiation outcomes; and executing defined negotiation strategies to ensure business needs are met. Category Management: Supports in development of sourcing and procurement strategy by working with Category Team to identify internal business need; aligning sourcing process to the category strategies; developing and compiling request for Information (RFIs) and request for proposal (RFPs); summarize RFI and RFP responses to help the business assess supplier ability to meet business needs; collaborating with cross-functional teams (for example, suppliers, category managers, legal, finance, accounting) to ensure clarification of requirement; providing input based on the end-to-end sourcing process; and presenting information and findings to negotiating teams to drive negotiation strategy development. Developing supplier relationships - Participates in supplier selection and justification of supplier selection by partnering with stakeholders through conducting a comprehensive analysis of data from multiple sources; developing comparisons of supplier responses to normalize submissions; presenting the conclusions in an easy to understand and actionable manner; and creating quantification and documentation of savings to support business goals. Stakeholder Management: Manages multiple project initiatives for supplier sourcing to achieve desired results by ensuring understanding of scope of work; organizing timelines and deliverables; working with cross-functional teams to ensure timelines related to sourcing and contract goals are met; taking corrective action to address any issues, and reporting results and deliverables to supervisors and stakeholders. Should have managed high spend projects Independently and have lead pricing negotiation at project level with vendors across categories. Prepare budgeting, spend analysis and should be able to review first draft of contracts from commercial & legal prospects. Researches and provides vendor information to support vendor management by collaborating with management to identify internal business needs. Understand standard Sourcing practices and techniques and work independently with suppliers to meet the business requirement and applicable terms & conditions. Providing details on vendor options and compiling request for information (RFI) and request for Proposal (RFP) to drive decision making. Support category leads in Category Strategy/ Goals/ Renewals/Sustainability/ Diverse Spend /Pay term Negotiations Independently collaborate with suppliers to providing clarifications to vendors on business requirements Provide input and vendor recommendations to senior team members to facilitate contract negotiations. Execute standardized sourcing processes and strategies for assigned categories / subcategories / domain. Maintain highest levels of commercial confidentiality in all aspects in the entire sourcing process. What you will bring: Minimum qualifications: Graduate or Postgraduate Should have 4-8 years of experience in end-to-end IT Sourcing & Procurement and have lead vendor negotiations independently (Preferred: Strategic Sourcing experience for Technology Procurement) Understanding of Negotiation tools like eAuction, Clean Sheet Costing, TCO model, Kraljic matrix etc. Detail oriented, organized team player; flexible, dynamic, and proactive individual; easily accepts constructive input. Excellent communication and influencing skill with ability to communicate to stakeholders from different continents. Excellent presentation and MS Office skills. Experience in ERP(Coupa/Ariba/SAP) and Procurement tools is preferred. Associate is expected to work in US support hours.

As a SBS -Assistant Brand Manager, you will focus on delivering 5 core focus areas for the brand: Selection, demand generation, catalogue quality, business advice and availability. The person who joins the leadership team in this position must share our passion and commitment for serving our customers. This ideal candidate should have experience in forging and building brand relationships. Some understanding of planning product cycles and selling online is preferred. The right candidate will be flexible, action and results oriented, self-starting and have strong analytical skills. He or she must have a proven track record in taking ownership, driving results and moving with speed to implement ideas in a fast-paced environment. He should be entrepreneurial with the confidence to make independent, data-driven decisions. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to succeed at: planning and forecasting, and driving an online business. The candidate must be an effective communicator in working with some of Amazon s most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal colleagues and groups. Key job responsibilities This person will have responsibility for: - Building selection: Identify selection gaps. Track brand s offline catalogue to ensure all relevant selection is present on Amazon. - Demand generation: Responsible for demand generation. This includes working with other members on the category management team to create a marketing calendar based on vendors objectives - Business Advice: Support participation of brand in Amazon programs - Availability: Ensuring continuous availability of products - Catalogue Quality on Amazon: Ensuring the best input from brand is updated for customer interface on Amazon Detail Pages through perfect Images, Product descriptions, etc. - Bachelors degree - 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience

Fresh is Amazons hyperlocal service for Grocery products. The program is highly cross-functional in nature and requires a number of India-first solutions to be created. Amazon Fresh is looking for a talented, driven and experienced Senior Product Manager. It is a pivotal role that will contribute to the evolution and success of one of the fastest growing businesses in the company. As a Senior PM on the team you will build and own part of Roadmap for Fresh with projects which will deliver the most delightful grocery experience to customers. You will own the conceptualisation, build out and launch of new initiatives and grounds up inventions in this space. Key job responsibilities You will build a strong understanding of our customer, translate that into a robust Roadmap and work closely with teams across engineering, design, category management, customer service and operations to implement your solution. You will partner with PMs across the Globe, as you build India first initiatives on a WW stack (& bring features from WW to IN), cross pollinating learnings and features across marketplaces. You will present your idea to Senior leaders across the company, get buy in and drive them to execution. Joining the Amazon Fresh team means partnering with a dynamic and creative group who set a high bar for innovation and success in a fast-paced and changing environment. The Senior PM will be an important leader in this group driving key projects and product launches. - Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product - Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition - Experience with end to end product delivery - Experience as a product manager or owner - Experience owning technology products - Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights - Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders

We are Hiring- Category Specialist Procurement Contract Manager Procurement Sourcing Manager Procurement Domain : Supply Chain Management (SCM) (S2P, O2C) Experience : 2 - 15 Years Work Location : Chennai Work Mode : Work from Office all 5 Days Shift Time : Rotational Shifts Kindly register yourself for the drive - https://pages.talview.com/hcl/663/index.html?c=1d1782a Walk-in Dates : May 10th May & 11th May Reporting Time - 9:30 AM Carry a passport size photo & a copy of any ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving license) Walk-in Location: Tower 4, Sez 602 /3 Sholinganallur Village Medavakkam High, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Kindly refer your friends & colleagues too with similar skill sets for the drive. Skills and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience in procurement and sourcing. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to maintain positive relationships Familiarity with leading ERPs and Procurement tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is also required. In-depth knowledge of End-to-End Sourcing and supplier management process Ability to conduct market research and analyze trends to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities. Good negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions from suppliers. Relevant work experience in procurement and sourcing. Knowledge of Contract Lifecycle Management process Understanding the nuances of contract law and various legal terminologies Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to maintain positive relationships Familiarity with leading ERPs and Procurement tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is also required. Key Job Responsibilities: Work with Sourcing Manager to prepare sourcing strategies and design execution plan Execute Medium to High complexity RFx including understanding requirement, create bid, define terms and evaluation criteria, coordination with supplier and response to supplier queries Manage interaction with end-user, category and sourcing managers and suppliers Market Research to identify right alternate supplier, alternate product and cost analysis Spend analysis to identify saving, supplier rationalization, spend optimization and other value opportunities Able to compare quotes received from suppliers and prepare comparisons and evaluation Prepare negotiation strategy and conduct negotiations Foster trust relationships with supplier to achieve better pricing and quality of services Identify opportunities to enhance sourcing process Manage Contract Creation, Amendments, Renewals etc. Coordinate with Legal and other teams to process contracts. Participate in contract negotiations, oversee contract administration and handle vendor interaction. Tracking and monitoring of contract usage, compliance and expiry for timely renewals Analyzing cost structures, pricing models, and revenue implications Contact SPOC : E Subhashini - e.subhashini@hcltech.com M Shiva Priya - shivapriya.m@hcltech.com Kindly refer your friends & colleagues too with similar skill sets for the drive. Carry a passport size photo & a copy of any ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving license)

Preferred candidate profile: Only footwear industry candidates

Ecommerce Portal Management Managing existing vendors and on-boarding new brands Driving top and bottom line Performing Cost Profit Analysis Inventory Management Order Processing Building Selection and Terms Negotiation Pricing Strategy and Negotiation Business Planning and Communication Vendor Management Drive to achieve Sales target. Responsible for budgeting and planning for Sales for specific Category. Planning for Sales Deals and implementing in the market. Negotiate with strong commercial and financial awareness. Create and/or implement a market leading position for specific category division which helps deliver significant market share growth, customer/retailer loyalty and profitable sales growth. Phase 2 will focus on supporting development of a new product offering in the same categories whilst ensuring a unique positioning within the market. Hardworking and ability to meet deadlines Reliability and stability Prior experience in a Ecommerce company will be an added advantage Ability to apply high attention to detail Ability to work independently and in a very dynamic environment Strong analytical and communication skills (internally and externally) Experience in leading supplier negotiations Distinct ability to understand and implement customer needs and market requirements Proficient in MS-Office, especially in MS Excel and Powerpoint Excellent verbal and written English language skills, further languages are an advantage.