Manager - Procurement

• Negotiation and Sourcing of services related to Marketing, Ecommerce, SEO, Customized Merchandise, Gifting, Trainings.
• Negotiation and finalization of Rate Card with large chain of Hotels, Airlines, Travel Desk, Large Mice Groups (Both International and Domestic).
• Hands on experience in vendors evaluation, rating and selection.
• Handle around total spend of approx. 100 Cr for year.
• Experience of working in larger team of Procurement Professionals
• Consolidate volume/ vendors for category / Sub category under role, develop new vendors to release savings.
• Manage multiple mix of tactical and strategic, in various categories and ensure timely closure of contract and release of Purchase Order as per agreed SOP.
• Led key initiatives, take full responsibility of the projects handled and keep users and stakeholders posted on the developments.
• Draft RFP, RFQ, RFI on Ariba for handled project and conduct e-Auction and related sourcing event.
• Prepare selection criteria for suppliers who can provide goods/services in accordance with the needs of the internal customers, negotiate rates, set up contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Achieve given business targets on SLAs, Cost reduction and key control indicators.
• Manage and maintain internal customers, supplier relationships and customers.
• High level of internal customer orientation, proactive approach and focus on meeting agreed SLAs.
• Perform ongoing relationship management with Internal and External customer in order to increase satisfaction and improve interaction. Conducting regular monthly meeting with critical business / suppliers.
• Meet all statutory and legal compliance requirements as per policy.

Job Accountabilities

Professional Qualification

• Engineering Graduate / MBA
• Preferred Any Professional Qualification

Desired Skills & Experience

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in services procurement and similar domain
• Mandatory experience of driving supplier selection, negotiations, purchase order management, contracts negotiation, supplier management etc.
• Experience in similar commodity will be preferred
• Working on Ariba (Mainly on RFP, RFQ, RFI etc.), Oracle.
• Strong negotiation skills and cost analysis.
• Analytical and commercial acumen
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Good presentation skills, excel, and system knowledge
• Strong process understanding and adherence to processes