Manager - US/UK Procurement (10-15 yrs)

Manager - US/UK Procurement

Candidate Profile:

Experience:

- 10-12 years of experience in Procurement functions for US & UK geographies.

- Experience sourcing and dealing with US & UK suppliers is mandatory.

- Prior experience in Aviation or Hospitality industries preferred.

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading, developing, and coaching team members.

Skills:

- Hands-on experience with accounting ERPs and Source-to-Pay systems.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

- Strong understanding of supply chain concepts and application of follow-on strategies.

- Excellent negotiating and influencing skills with a strategic approach to sourcing.

- Ability to think strategically with a balance of short- and long-term problem-solving abilities.

- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

- Results-oriented with a focus on self-growth, team development, and organizational success.

Educational Qualification:

- Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Commerce.

- MBA in Finance from a reputed institute.

Other Requirements:

- US ET shift working with flexibility during peak periods.

Accountabilities:

Operations Management:

- Develop and execute strategies for Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Identification, Negotiations, and Cost-Effective Purchases.

- Create and manage value strategies, RFPs, negotiations, and contracts while developing strategic supplier partnerships.

- Ensure compliance with legal/statutory audit requirements and internal company controls.

- Manage and supervise day-to-day team activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and skill readiness.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, objectives, and service/product requirements.

- Implement best practices and continuous improvement opportunities to optimize procurement processes.

- Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of financial and management information.

- Monitor outstanding issues, resolve them, or escalate as necessary.

- Uphold the highest ethical standards in procurement activities.

Transition Support:

- Provide shared service-specific knowledge and best practices for smooth process transitions.

- Participate actively in migration and deployment activities, including training preparation, service rehearsal testing, and go-live readiness.

- Deliver post-go-live support during the stabilization phase.

Team Management:

- Plan, assign, and direct work while providing feedback, coaching, and performance appraisals.

- Facilitate skill development and enhance technical competencies for team members.

- Foster a high-performance culture, effective teamwork, and collaborative relationships.

Service Excellence:

- Ensure service delivery meets or exceeds KPIs and SLAs within a strong internal control framework.

- Partner with Service Management to develop and track SLAs, provide input to service reporting, and facilitate service transitions.

- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, driving confidence and satisfaction.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

- Foster a culture of innovation aimed at challenging norms to drive business value.

- Establish and evolve operational excellence and performance management practices.

- Continuously identify and implement improvement initiatives to enhance profitability.