Manager – Procurement & Sourcing

Job Responsibilities

• Leading all contracting & procurement efforts to enable maximization of value efficiently and effectively from suppliers to meet business objectives.
• Negotiating Contracts/ Agreements for solar value Chain including setting up terms and conditions of business, enforceable laws & regulations, and protection of the organization from potential losses from breach of contract.
• Plan, source, purchase and execute purchase orders to support operations and facilities in the most cost-effective manner.
• Manage order management, Spares inventory management, and service contracts, manpower contract management to ensure timely delivery of Spares and services.
• Scrap reconciliation & disposal of scrap through auction as per group governance
• Resolve day-to-day supply chain and procurement issues working with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Manage purchasing cycle including request for quotation, PO creation, PO follow up, goods/services receipt, supplier billing and purchase forecasting.
• Drive cost savings initiatives related to the manufacturing lines and other areas of the organization.
• Review and analyse purchasing trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
• Monitor procurement processes to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain procurement metrics to measure performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage the procurement budget and ensure that spending is within approved limits.
• Ensure that procurement activities are carried out in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in procurement.

Key Attributes (Experience, Qualifications, & Skillsets)

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Up to 6 years of experience in procurement & sourcing.

Experience in bidding forward and reverse auction

Experience in setting up a new procurement team is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of SAP MM modules and experience in using SAP.

Knowledge about Indirect taxation and GST

Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with experience in managing supplier relationships and resolving supplier performance issues.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior executives.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct market analysis and identify sourcing opportunities and risks.

Self-starter attitude, ability to work independently with appropriate support and guidance, willing to challenge status quo and drive transformation where needed.

High energy, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up business environment dealing with ambiguity