P2P Manager- US Shift- Immediate Joiner

Inviting applications for the role of Procurement Role-P2P

The Tactical Buyer will assist in the execution of e-Sourcing and for delivering incremental value to the business through e-Auctions. It is encouraged that post-contract value opportunities will be identified and delivered through working with business supplier managers and the local supply base making sure that these opportunities align with Category Strategies at all times.

The role will likely work across a variety of categories so we will need to demonstrate a broad range of category knowledge and be able to work dynamically and flexibly with a broad range of SMEs.

Responsibilities

Rate and manage the performance of suppliers, ensure supplier performance of all contracts

Negotiating and concluding contracts

Ensuring that the services are as per the contracts

Drive the preparation of proposals, quotations and competitive bids with pertinent specifications, terms, and conditions

Develops, reviews negotiates and executes complex business agreements and contracts

Supplier evaluation, selection, and set-up of ongoing performance management

Will have to scout for better suppliers

To collaborate closely with the customers to understand their requirements and close them in the given time frame

Perform spend & market analytics in order to identify the best available market price for the ongoing project.

Should be able to optimally manage internal/external customers & partners

Responsible for savings targets, timely deliveries, and Customer Happiness

Participate periodically to reviews with Regional commodity managers to ensure strategies are aligned and pipeline activity is proceeding

Carry out all reporting requirements accurately and within the specified time scales

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

Graduation (in any subject area)

Relevant work experience in a sourcing role preferably with indirect services experience

Business knowledge and day to day understanding Sourcing and Procurement activities

Good communication and analytical skills.

Strong analytics skills

Preferred qualifications

Strong customer-centric focus, relationship management with key partners, persuasive, negotiating, proactive and can-do attitude a must

Good command of MS Office Tools (i.e. excel, ppt)

Exposure to ERP systems (Oracle / SAP / Ariba / any other S&P tools is positive)