Manager - Indirect Sourcing

Work with the Indirect Sourcing Team to build category-specific short, medium, and long-range sourcing strategies. Negotiation of techno-commercial terms with suppliers for various categories. Complete knowledge of E-Procurement tools, RfX, online auctions and tendering. Develop & deliver sourcing strategies across the group companies. Conduct Spend analysis of indirect spend on regular basis and drive cost optimization projects. Drive procurement efficiencies including improvement of existing practices and develop SOP and plans to achieve results in ever changing business priorities. Alignment of procurement processes and practices with multiple stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective procurement processes. Supplier relationship management with strategic suppliers. Run RFQ process and lead negotiations for consolidated requirements across geographies. Develop samples from prospective new vendors and conduct quality evaluation workshops with the concept teams. Finalize rates cards for each input vendor and communicate to concept sourcing teams. Interface and problem solve with cross functional teams on any product/quality issues. Establish & execute time and action timelines for each buying season. Requirements: 8-10 years of work experience in Procurement/ Sourcing in industries like FMCG, Retail & Automobile. Bachelor's degree in Engineering / MBA Qualification from reputed institute. Professionals with Certified Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) will be preferred. Knowledge of e-Procurement, RFX, e-Auctions, ERP Platform- SAP ARIBA or Oracle R Fusion. Strong Project Management, Analytical and influencing Skills. Sound knowledge of processes and systems. People / Team Management. Quick and rational decision-making skills under pressure. Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills. Computer / Technical Skills: ERP Oracle / SAP, BI Tools, MS Office.