Deputy Manager- Procurement

What will you do

• Lead the categories assigned to you such as Marketing, IT while working across different range of projects to have all skills expertise.
• Perform cost analysis and benchmarking exercises to negotiate the cost and evaluate for decision making.
• Create and publish reports on a timely basis and update trackers for data management.
• Manage and negotiate contracts and terms with the suppliers and close agreements within a certain TAT.
• Manage commercial requirements across categories from IT. Marketing, HR, Admin, Legal etc.
• In-depth knowledge of IT procurement i.e. softwares, SaaS Models, Subscription based, servers & data, hardware etc.
• Quick turn around to close deals while following all due processes and documenting the journey.
• Establish category specific objectives and formulate sourcing strategies.
• Industry knowledge and connects in domain expertise for benchmarking purposes and ensuring benchmark data is maintained and adhered.
• Ensure proper internal stakeholder management and external vendor management.

What will you need

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; masters degree will be a plus.
• 4-7 Years of post qualification experience in the procurement domain.
• Preference to IT and Marketing procurement folks having hands-on experience.
• Excellent knowledge of different cost models and pricing methodology.
• Proven skills in Market Analysis (category specific), Vendor identification, Vendor Profile Evaluation.
• Performance Assessment and Vendor Management.
• Knowledge of regional statutory regulations and Tax structure related to the category.
• Ability to network and form high quality working relationships with stakeholders/ colleagues in multiple locations and handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team environment provide direction, troubleshoot and meet goals and objectives.
• Ability to understand, translate requirements and find appropriate solutions with quick turnaround time and meet organizational and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong analytical and data management skills in Marketing Procurement.
• Good communication and Presentation skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of e-sourcing applications (Eg: ARIBA, SAP, Oracle) is desirable.