Manager - Procurement - SCO

FILING INFORMATION

NameManager – Procurement, operational suppliesDepartmentSCO
ProcurementLocationMumbaiPosition reports toSenior Director, Technology and
operational supplies – SCO Procurement

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities

Procurement activities for day to day operational supplies like branding,
gifting items, safety items, consumables etc.

* Coordination with end user teams to ensure clarity of the specifications and
expectations. This is a key step to ensure maximum clarity is derived whilst
obtaining a clear scope on the requirements and supporting Business.

* New Supplier developments for specialized and one time business requirements.
This will require to enhance and utilize existing supplier database to ensure
quality suppliers.

* Work closely for devising long term strategy for market knowledge development
& devise market benchmarking in the services area.

* Manage end to end procurement requests (PR’s) within Oracle and ensure timely
release and closure of such requests whilst following compliance.

* Drive Cost optimization & Efficiency improvement initiatives

* Coordination with Vendor – End to End follow-ups and coordination until
project is finally implemented. 

* Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms, finalize
purchase details of orders and deliveries. Communicate recommendations.

* Ensure suppliers submit digitally signed invoices towards all the purchase
orders placed. Closure and tracking of open contracts, PR’s and PO’s would be
of key essence.

* Close collaboration with business partners.

* Be a business enabler with market knowledge, best practices and resolving
pain points of business as “Partner”

 

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES 

* Graduate / Postgraduate from reputed university  

* At least 7 years' experience in indirect and operational supply procurement

* Should have hands on experience in negotiating with suppliers

* Oracle fusion /ERP and e sourcing working experience desired

* Able to build, influence and maintain effective and productive relationships
with internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers

* Task oriented and ability to understand new trends in market and implement in
D P World through Procurement efforts and alignment.

* Able to work well under pressure and manage emergency  

* Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in
“reading” the market

* Decision making ability and excellent analytical skills with proactive
approach