FILING INFORMATIONNameManager – Procurement, operational suppliesDepartmentSCO ProcurementLocationMumbaiPosition reports toSenior Director, Technology and operational supplies – SCO ProcurementROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESKey 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”
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
