Manager / Senior Manager - Indirect Procurement

Key Responsibilities
Procurement Centralization: Collaborate with senior leadership and functional leaders to centralize procurement activities across the group companies, ensuring consistent processes, cost-saving opportunities, and compliance with company policies.
Spend Cube Development: Provide necessary support in developing a comprehensive spend cube across all indirect spend categories and group companies.
Spend Analysis: Analyze and interpret complex spend data to identify opportunities for centralization, cost optimization, and better procurement practices.
Process & Policy Management: Ensure proper understanding and adherence to procurement processes and policies, implementing changes as necessary.
Training & Change Management: Develop and execute training programs for procurement teams and relevant stakeholders. Lead the communication and change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of the centralized function.
Reporting & Analytics: Regularly track and report on procurement performance, spend data, savings initiatives, and centralization progress. Develop and maintain procurement metrics and dashboards to track performance and drive decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders across different business units to drive alignment and ensure successful implementation.
Presentation: Prepare and present regular updates, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior leadership.

Experience

Minimum of 7-12 years of experience in procurement, with significant experience in managing indirect categories.

Industry Preferred

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor s degree in engineering / science / commerce / business administration
Master s degree in management / operations / supply chain management

General Requirements

Core Skills
Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, problem solving, communication, presentation, influencing skills, project management