Participate in various stages of supply chain processes, in area of procurement/vendor management/logistics/ inventory/quality management to ensure service availability to the customers and at the same time driving cost efficiencies, quality management and timely delivery of orders. This is an operational role which is responsible for delivering results that have direct impact on the achievement of results for projects undertaken as per business requirements.

Responsibilities

Review procurement volumes by vendor and product class/type, thereby, identify areas for Rate Contracts/Frame Contracts, and finalize the same.
Engage with internal user teams for understanding requirements of new projects / Operations requirements & deals.
Collaborate with key persons including demand & delivery manager to ensure clarity of specifications & SLAs.
Managing sourcing & procurement
Work with vendors /Planning team – to expedite deliveries and support delivery related challenges.
Review logistics to make sure they run smoothly.
Review supply chain inventory and records
Analyze data from delivery processes to find bottlenecks and other issues.
Manage procurement negotiations, order processing and maintaining the supply of required services.
Ensure vendor compliance to Supply Management Policy and Procedures

Minimum qualification & experience

experience in supply chain or material management roles

Desired Skill sets

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
Expertise in Service procurement before on-boarding vendor.
Expertise in contracting management & ensuring risk coverage in contract.