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Who We Are:
At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations.Main Purpose of Job:Reporting into the Head of GS Procurement, this person will be based in the Mumbai hub office and will manage the Global GS procurement function as part of the existing team. This includes implementing the global sourcing strategy by each category, leading negotiations with regional vendors and executing an effective vendor management program (Vendor creation, category research and procedures).Key Accountabilities
  • Manage Gatekeeper registration and data entry on the vendor management system.
  • Handle the Onboarding process for new vendors .
  • Collect qualification documentation and run the Dow Jones compliance checks.
  • Prepare the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and handle internal communication with various stakeholders for resolution on the commercial points.
  • Work closely with the Procurement Asst. Manager and current Data Specialists in Mumbai to ensure proactive and secure management of procurement data, rebate data, contracts, and other documentation.
  • Supporting to prepare monthly KPI, vendor spend and other reports as requested.
  • Checking for global vendors by category, running RFx process with professional communication skills considering different geographies.
  • Perform or review market research to identify potential vendors.
  • Good Microsoft office skills like Excel (including pivot tables, advanced formulas etc) and Power Point.
  • Provide the necessary support to Managers and other stakeholders in the business.
  • The post holder will carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the job as requested by the Line manager and ensure full utilization of all ISS systems according to Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Educate vendors on the Inchcape business and the Company’s requirements, policies, terms and conditions.
  • Provide reports on performance/spend/savings and market
  • Proactiveness, Multitasking, ideas & Innovation, team member , open to learn new opportunities.
Key Deliverables
  • As per the annual performance objectives.
Essential
  • At least 2-3 years’ procurement experience.
  • Experience of leading global sourcing projects
  • Knowledge and experience of procurement data analytics and vendor management.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and customers across multiple countries and cultures
  • Self-starter and an innovative mindset
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision
  • Strong ethical values and knowledge of supply chain governance and compliance
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Data Analysis
  • Planning and Delivery
  • Adaptability and Change
  • Initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Inter-cultural competence
  • Educated to degree or equivalent level
  • Eligibility to work in India
  • Applicants must be currently based in Mumbai as no relocation is offered.
Desirable
  • Global Vendor management
  • Ability to speak other region-specific
  • languages would be an advantage
  • Experience in large scale, complex, global service organisation
  • Experience in or exposure to the maritime industry
  • Experience in negotiating service contracts
  • CIPS (or equivalent) procurement qualification

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