Ftc - Supply Chain

Business: Piramal Pharma Solutions
Department: Supply chain Management
Location: Kurla
Travel: Low

**JOB OVERVIEW**:
The individual will be responsible for development and execution of category management strategies and procurement of Information Technology products and services and other strategic projects

**KEY STAKEHOLDERS INTERNAL**: Group IT CIOs and teams, Corp IT, PPS Site Heads & Site SCM/IT, PCC, OTC, Foundation, Financial Services, Any new acquisitions

**KEY STAKEHOLDERS EXTERNAL**:Partners

**REPORTING STRUCTURE**:Reports to AVP Global Head of Indirect Procurement, Commercial & Logistics

**ESSENTIAL**QUALIFICATION**:
MBA/Masters/PG Diploma in Supply Chain/ Material Management/Procurement Specific Courses like CPSM/CIPS/IPSCM etc.

**RELEVANT EXPERIENCE**:

- 10 -12 years of experience in procurement of IT and relevant products and services
- Strong negotiation skills & supplier management experience
- Good Analytical & communication skills
- Good knowledge in e-Sourcing platforms, SAP knowledge preferred
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally

**Key Roles and Responsibilities**
- Collaborate with site buyers to establish and execute effective, collaborative sourcing strategies to accelerate impactful business partnerships
- Evolve sourcing and procurement processes based on category specific business or internal stakeholder requirements
- Own all operational duty related to assigned category, Coordination with Shared Services for Vendor Creation, PO preparation, close Open PO/GR/Advance, and approve Purchase Orders in SAP, compliance and reporting.
- Manage vendor relationships. Coordinate on-going supplier management practices with internal customers to optimize financial and operational performance. Ensure high leverage in Supplier selection, approval, negotiations and performance management.
- Contract life cycle management - Engage with stakeholders to identify the most suitable supply solution for a given demand. Negotiate pricing, terms & commercial conditions of contracts and manage through the contract lifecycle. Tracking and renewal on time.
- Ensure value add to internal customers with focus on achieving quick turnaround times and maintaining high quality standards
- Ensure targeted savings and drive metrics such as TAT. OTIF, CSI, systems and policy compliance
- Benchmarking the category performance across the industry and internally among other categories
- Manage strategic projects such as alternate vendor development for e-procurement
- Assisting Category Manager in increasing average credit period for Indirect vendors all sites. Regularly monitor, analyse & work out strategies for credit period improvement
- Establish monthly global MIS/MBR/Other required reports. Governance and value creation tracker for monitoring the progress and savings.

**Competencies**
- Strong knowledge and experience working with P2P processes.
- Proven track record of implementing process improvements and driving efficiencies within a procurement function.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision making.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing a team of procurement professionals.

In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.

Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.

**Equal employment opportunity**

Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.

**Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS)**is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our customers through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services inc