Marks & Spencer - Chief Manager - Procurement (5-8 yrs)

Chief Manager - Procurement

Key Deliverables (Essential functions & Responsibilities of the Job):

- The person would be responsible for indirect procurement for M&S India.

- These include but not limited to Capex (Stores Build), IT, Marketing, Logistics, HR, Travel, Retail Operations, Store Maintenances.

- Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize costs and ensure the best quality products and services.

- Identify and assess potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish strong relationships.

- Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and work with them to prioritize opportunities and challenges.

- Communicates with Employees / Department heads / Vendors and assists in resolution of any open issues pro-actively.

- Agree on a feedback mechanism with operations team to monitor supplier's progress and quality based on a feedback received for services provided by supplier.

- Evaluate and monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and company standards.

- Manage supplier relationships and resolve any issues or disputes that arise.

- Analyze market trends and conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities.

- Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring procurement activities align with financial goals.

- Streamline procurement processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

- Implement best practices and technology solutions to improve procurement operations.

- Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

- Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and capabilities.

- Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal, regulatory, and company policies.

- Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or in a similar role.

- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

- Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.

- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.

- Strong leadership and team management skills.

Skills:.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

- Knowledge of market research, data analysis, and purchasing best practices.