Preferred candidate profile Experience of minimum 2-5 years in the field in a Manufacturing Industry. Strong knowledge and experience in Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals with optimal terms Strong knowledge of supply chain management. Experience in developing and executing effective inventory management policies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Both Tamil & English and Hindi-added benefit). Role & responsibilities Responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors and strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers. Developing, leading and executing purchasing strategies Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power. Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking. Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers. Determine quantity and timing of deliveries. Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand. Maintain records of goods ordered and received. Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Control purchasing department budgets. Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability. Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers. Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids. Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs. Administer on-line purchasing systems. Arrange for disposal of surplus materials. Documenting/Recording Information.
Role & responsibilities Bachelor's degree in business administration, business management, marketing, or related field is preferred. Proven sales experience. Sound knowledge of sales strategies and industry regulations. Proven track record of achieving sales targets. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent negotiation and consultative sales skills. Effective communication skills. Preferred candidate profile Developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with customers. Screening, recruiting, and training sales employees. Calling potential customers to explain company products and encourage purchases. Answering customers' questions and escalating complex issues to the relevant departments as needed. Developing in-depth knowledge of company products. Maintaining an accurate record of all sales, scheduled customer appointments, and customer complaints. Collaborating with the marketing department to ensure that the company is reaching its target audience. Informing product developers of possible product improvements and changes to ensure that company products meet current market needs. Preparing cost-benefit analyses for prospective and existing customers to determine the most suitable purchase options. Analyzing competitors' products to determine product features, benefits, shortfalls, and market success.