Manager - Procurement - SCO

Key responsibilities:

Coordination with end-user teams to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations. This is a crucial step to ensure maximum clarity is derived whilst obtaining a clear scope of the requirements and supporting Business.
New Supplier developments for specialized and one-time business requirements. This will require enhancing and utilizing the existing supplier database to ensure quality suppliers.
Work closely to devise a long-term strategy for market knowledge development & devise market benchmarking.
Manage end-to-end procurement requests (PRs) 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 the project is finally implemented.
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms, and finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries. Communicate recommendations.
Ensure suppliers submit digitally signed invoices for all the purchase orders placed. Closure and tracking of open contracts, PRs, and POs would be of crucial essence
Close collaboration with the business partners.
Be a business enabler with market knowledge, best practices, and resolving pain points of business as a Partner

Graduate / Postgraduate from a reputed university
At least 7 years experience in procurement of crane spares and MHE Hiring and Scrap sale.
Should have hands-on experience in negotiating cranes spares, MHE hiring contracts, crane refurbishment projects and scrap sale.
Oracle fusion /ERP 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 the market and implement them 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 dexterity in reading the market
Decision-making ability and excellent analytical skills with a proactive approach

Collaborative mindset for achieving better results with internal as well as external stakeholders.