Manager - Procurement - SCO

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 would 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 the business partners.
Be a business enabler with market knowledge, best practices and resolving pain points of business as Partner