Procurement Lead- Manpower Cluster

About The Job

The Global Procurement team invites application for “Buyer” in Manpower/Services Team to support the Enterprise procurement spend. You will be responsible for handling the procurement process, sourcing suppliers and managing supplier relationships to ensure a seamless supply chain and optimise costs. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, make strategic decisions and implement best practices within our procurement function.

Standard role description:
• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Strategic Sourcing and engaging with value adding suppliers
• Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favourable pricing, payment terms and mutually beneficial agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships, including regular communication, performance evaluations and issue resolution
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Managing the procurement spend and driving long-term savings programs.
• Prepare and present reports (MIS) on procurement activities, performance metrics and cost savings to higher management
• Lead RFI, RFP/RFQ’s and conduct Reverse Auction in Ariba tool
• Maintain all relevant supplier documentation and having excellent supplier relationship management skills
• Ensure Audit readiness of all purchasing documents
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and develop procurement plans accordingly
• Working knowledge of MS Excel And PowerPoint.
• Positive Attitude, Planning, Self-discipline is must
• · Working knowledge of ERP Tools supporting Procurement. SAP-Ariba.
• · Lead Manpower Operations & lead services audits .
• · Implement process improvements, simplification and automation.
• · Lead employee engagements, SOX queries, SOP reviews
• Driving QBR's with Strategic supplier

· Experience

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Procurement domain

Education

MBA / Graduate/Bachelor's degree.

· Personal Skills / Expertise

· Experience in performing duties as Buyer for Global Organizations

· In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, strategies and best practices

· Good Communication skills

· Contracting knowledge will be a good to have additional skill set