3 Procurement Excellence Jobs

About KPMG in India KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment. KPMG in India is a purpose-led, values-driven organization and an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and unlock opportunities with us. Through business consulting, we are committed to help our clients become transformation leaders and deliver value and impact in an everchanging environment. You will play a role in doing work that matters driving a meaningful and positive difference for clients, our people, and the communities we serve. We encourage you to come as you are because we believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success and that our differences lead to stronger insights and innovation. We embrace diversity and encourage a work environment that enables our colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We value your unique experiences and perspectives and align ourselves towards your growth to help you thrive with us. You will be enabled to grow and learn for a lifetime and work with new technologies and emerging practices. While you will find yourself managing relationships with a diverse set of clients, cutting across the globe and industries, you will also be building relationships with colleagues who take care of each other. Make your mark as you find recognition and rewards for the impact you make, the leadership you show, and the success you create with others. Your aspirations and initiatives will make us better. Opportunity for you Location: Mumbai Designation: Consultant/Sr Consultant Reporting: Director / Associate Director Entity: KPMG India Services LLP About The Role The Transformation Customer & Operations advisory practice assists clients in their business transformation journey, enabling clients to make informed business decisions. The practice advises clients on core business issues such as enhancing revenues, optimizing costs, and improving efficiencies, which organizations need to address to grow their top-line and bottom-line. The practice plays a pivotal role in implementing solutions, working with CXOs, and anchoring their overall business agenda. The practice serves clients in India and International markets across all industries, providing services such as: - Market assessment - Channel Strategy and Management - Sales transformation - Revenue enhancement - Operational excellence - Target Operating Model design - Cost optimization - Supply chain optimization What you will do - Understand the client needs and expectations based on interaction with key stakeholders - Build high-quality output and deliverables as part of client engagements within the defined timelines and as per the agreed plan collecting information, analyzing data, formulating recommendations, and presenting findings - Collaborate and work with client teams to drive desired project outcomes (e.g. sourcing data, alignment on deliverables, and talking points) - Take initiatives to learn about new tools and methods and adopting the same for engagement delivery - Identify opportunities to use analytical / automation / digital enablement tools in the engagement delivery - Support engagement manager in identifying potential future needs of the Client - Assist in and contribute to various firm-level initiatives, including business development proposal creation / RFP response, development of tools and methodologies, thought leadership materials, and points of view - Ensure compliance with Firm's processes and policies such as Goal setting, performance development, L&D, timesheets, risk processes, etc. What you will require to take up this role - Analytical thinking and Problem Solving - ability to independently generate insights, develop solutions to address client needs, and drive effective implementation of desired outcomes - Quantitative - applying a logical and systematic approach to solving analytical tasks, leveraging quantitative tools to analyze data, creating financial models, and conducting data analysis - Qualitative - drawing sharp and meaningful insights from research / data analysis with quick turnaround time for problem-solving and decision-making; and hypothesizing potential solutions to client problems - Business acumen - Analytical bent of mind to recognize industry trends & how it impacts clients business - Communication - Excellent communication and presentation skills for client management and relationship building - Quick learner & self-starter attitude - Collaboration - Ability to collaborate with internal as well as clients teams to drive project outcomes - Multi-tasking - Ability to multi-task and work within demanding timelines - Technology proficiency - Ability to work on Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and PowerPoint Other Requirements Should have expertise or experience working in at least one of the skills or industries below: - Manufacturing excellence - Cost Optimization - Supply Chain Management - Procurement Excellence - Continuous Process Improvement - Vendor management Should have exposure to one of the industries listed below: - Automobile - Diversified Industries - Telecom - Technology - Pharmaceuticals - Engineering - Transportation & Logistics - Chemical - Media & Entertainment Qualifications - MBA/PGDM from a premier Business School - BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech/ MS (Engineering) - Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in strategy or strategy & operations / experience including Advisory & Consulting (IT Industry preferred) (as applicable),

Good exp in strategic sourcing, cost analysis/commodity mgmt in manufacturing,Strong knowledge of commodity markets, esp Copper & other high-value raw matls. Exp in procurement analytics, like spend analysis, cost variance&cost driver identification.

The objective of this role is to Create Procurement Scorecard & Business Plan & monitor it regularly Establish strong engagement platform among Procurement & with key stakeholders Role & responsibilities Create a robust Procurement Scorecard & track it on a monthly basis Create a Business Plan to consolidate all procurement strategic priorities & track it on a monthly basis Organise monthly meetings to review the progress against the strategic priorities with the leads Set up Commodity Board to drive key cover decisions through X-functional Steercom & run it regularly with the key stakeholders Create an in-house savings workshops capability & launch it for 2023-24 Establish strong engagement platforms within Procurement (LT, entire team) KPI OTIF of above activities Ensuring procurement scorecard & business plan activities are on track by driving with the leads & highlighting delays/changes on time to Procurement LT & Director Preferred candidate profile 8 - 10 years of Procurement experience, preferably in FMCG MNC Procurement experience can be an asset MBA/CIPS/ Materials Management Competencies & Skills Driving Results Ownership and Accountability Stakeholder Management (Internal & External) Project management Cross functional working MS Office & appreciation of digital tools Understanding of IFFCO Supply Chain & Overall business needs Business Acumen Strategic Thinking Responsiveness to volatile and ever-growing business needs with agility Analytical Skills Negotiation skills Conflict Management Understanding of market trends & Macro economic factors