Manager - Strategic Sourcing

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management:

Participates in discussions with Project Management & Engineering services functions in developing initial tender-stage project schedule based on the project execution strategy in agreement with all functional groups to formulate risk management plan.Participates in discussions with Project Management & Engineering services functions to formulate the construction & commissioning milestones & directs subordinates to prepare long term & short-term procurement plans in line with milestones.

Relationship Management

Develops and maintains effective strategic relationships with international suppliers, OEMs, contract counterparties, research institutes to develop Market Intelligence.Collaborates with local, national, and international defence and aerospace companies & other organizations to develop & maintain network.

People Development

Leads in building and maintaining a high-performance culture through effective performance management, communication, and mentoring.Provides clear leadership and promote and foster a team culture consistent with the organizational values.Directs for developing plans for the recruitment of skilled executives, establishing appropriate remuneration levels and performance-based conditions, training & development of employees.

• Analyse supply chain operations, performance KPIs, cost metrics and other related subject areas and report on supply chain’s performance on monthly basis.
• Implementation of modern Inventory Management, Quality Management & Management Information practices.
• Develop, monitor, and control annual budget in terms of employees, equipment and materials to meet functional objectives.
• Strategize, plan, monitor and control the EXIM (Including Taxation) and Domestic logistics operations to ensure timely availability of raw materials at units and timely dispatches of finished goods with maximum customer satisfaction at optimum cost.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must:

Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial) or Business (Supply chain, Logistics, Procurement)

• General procurement skills and experience with contractual terms and conditions as well as in negotiations of international contracts
  

Must:

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

Around 14 to 16 years of relevant work experience preferably in defense/ aerospace / aviation supply chain environment mandatory out of which at least 5 years of working in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management functionDemonstrated experience dealing with suppliers, especially defense commodities (propellent, explosives etc).Excellent written and verbal English communications skillsWork experience in a multicultural and changing environment

Desirable:

Hands on experience with SAP – Ariba platformDefense industry exposure.Good experience with Logistics, freight forwarding will be an added advantageSub-contracting and vendor development