Supplier Manager - IT & Services Procurement Ather Energy

7.0 - 11.0 years

0 Lacs

karnataka

On-site

You will be responsible for managing suppliers in the IT & Services Procurement domain at IBC Knowledge Park, Bangalore. You will report to the Commodity Lead as a part of the Strategic Sourcing team at Ather. Ather is dedicated to providing unparalleled experiences to customers through indigenous Electric Vehicle (EV) products that excel in performance, comfort, and connectivity. Your role will involve: - Designing and implementing Supplier Relationship Management initiatives in accordance with organizational objectives. - Managing procurement commodities such as SaaS and On-prem Software Products & Licenses, Cloud Procurement (GCP, AWS, Azure), Engineering Outsourcing & Managed Services, Data & Telecom services, IT services, and IT Hardware, Networking equipment. - Categorizing suppliers based on strategic significance and developing customized engagement programs. - Conducting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with suppliers and collaborating on action plans. - Proactively identifying and mitigating risks. - Leading the annual supplier event and monitoring supplier performance to drive improvement. - Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers for effective execution of engagement plans. - Keeping suppliers informed about Ather's updates and events. We are seeking individuals with: - Proficiency in supplier landscape understanding, value chain mapping, and Zero based costing. - Experience in formulating and executing strategies with suppliers. - Competence in managing program management pillars - time, cost, quality. - Skills in Spend analysis, negotiations, commercial understanding, and INCO terms. - Ability to work cohesively in a team, influence stakeholders, and excel under pressure. - Strong collaboration, planning, process management, and decision-making abilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and experience in Greenfield projects would be advantageous. Qualifications required: - A Bachelors/Masters degree in engineering from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute or an MBA in Supply Chain Management. - 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in Indirect commodities procurement. - Prior experience in industries like Automobile, Aerospace, or related manufacturing sectors is preferred.,

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