Master Procurement Professional

1 week ago

Thrissur, Kerala, India beBeeStrategic Full time ₹ 1,20,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,00,000
Strategic Sourcing Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for leading and executing category management activities to ensure surety of supply and minimize supply risk for the business.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of OEMs, industrial services, labor categories, and global procurement experience. They will also possess advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of ERP systems, such as SAP or Pronto.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute sourcing activities contributing to the Business/Sites/Local/Project Supply Sourcing Plan.
  • Commercial ownership of all spends for all areas of clientele.
  • Plan and execute portfolio of sourcing projects enabling category strategies and manage on-time delivery minimizing disruption to the business operations.
  • Execute local category strategies and contract coverage to support Operational Strategies and process automation.
  • Apply Category Management & Purchasing processes in alignment to design intent, local operating procedures, audit & Group Level obligations.
  • Develop effective relationships with internal business leaders to understand business requirements, to forecast demand, and verify established contracts are effective.
  • Develop collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure optimum delivery quality and sustained performance in line with business objectives.
  • Collect requirements and analyses of key data inputs from multiple sources (internal and external) to build robust category and sourcing strategies mid to long-term.
  • Validate application of procedures for issuing and evaluating tenders.
  • Lead commercial negotiations with Suppliers, review contract award recommendations and contracts for approval.
  • Leads, advises, and mentors cross-functional team members to ensure delivery against performance targets.
  • Educate vendors on Clientele Supply processes and ensures delivery against budgeted plans.
  • Support resolution of supplier performance issues and escalations.
  • Actively promote open two-way communication within the Clientele Supply department and with other stakeholders.
  • Monitor the portfolio of suppliers supporting the business ensuring optimal usage & performance against business expectations.
  • Adherence to Clientele Governance Policies.

About You:

To be successful, you will need to be self-driven and comfortable being hands-on by demonstrating strong knowledge of Category Management and providing actionable insights.

You will require:

  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in Contract / Category / Buyer roles (Not Purchasing).
  • Strong experience in developing commercial strategies.
  • Leading high-value strategic negotiations and tactical negotiations.
  • Strong understanding of OEMs, Industrial services, Labour, Categories.
  • Global Procurement experience (Mandatory).
  • Advanced Excel Skills (Mandatory).
  • Strong understanding of ERP Systems (SAP / Pronto Preferred).
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and commercial acumen.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

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