Job Description

Position Procurement Manager Location: Hyderabad Roles and Responsibilities : Demonstrate a solid understanding of commercial and contractual terminologies, draft and/or amend a variety of agreements with vendors Advanced knowledge of supply chain, procurement, logistics and payment processes. Contract management - Ensure the organization's contract documentations are accurate and well maintained; inform business and legal team when to take actions Competency in integrated supply chain management software; like SAP etc. Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans for the implementation Resolving day-to-day supply issues and promoting operational consistency. Manage "tactical" vendors regarding onboarding, offboarding, performance, and contract compliance Support the development of vendor performance scorecards in partnership with business teams Partner with internal teams as needed (Plan, Execute and support) to ensure requirements and quality standards are met for sourcing efforts in assigned areas Partner with key internal resources to ensure an effective negotiating strategy is set and aligned to business requirements to obtain the best overall value based on performance Support the development of category strategies and approaches that are aligned to business plans and responsible for the execution of those strategies and delivery of savings Manage critical, complex and high value sourcing projects. Identify and escalate risks, issues, and other action items of vendors Monitor vendor deliverables and contractual obligations Execute and troubleshoot the full lifecycle for purchase operations from order entry, receipts (as needed), invoicing and ongoing business/vendor support accurately, timely, and in accordance with Company's policies and procedures and proper audit trail Ensure vendor payments are made accurately, timely and have proper supporting details Make continuous improvement to the process Stakeholder management and accountability for results Work experience: 7 to 10 years of experience in indirect procurement Multiple sub category experience in an IT services company will be preferred (IT, Non-IT and Professional services) Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, candidates with certification in procurement or supply management will be preferred Primary Skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders Ability to influence senior stake holders and cross functional teams A team player with ability to work with people from all levels Knowledge of advanced MS Excel/ MS Office Data collection, collation and representation skills Negotiation, contract management, Problem solving and analytical skills Customer and service centric mind set - placing the user at the heart of the solution Agile and should be able to handle critical, timebound & complex sourcing projects Risk management - should be able to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate it Multi-tasking skill and respond effectively to the challenges faced Self-starter and strong liaising, project management, co-ordination, planning and facilitating skills