Manager - Purchase Development (Female) Technical

Job Description:

LOCATION: Derabassi, Near CHANDIGARH.

Position        - Purchase

Designation             Manager

Reporting               Head - purchase

Experience          12-20 Years

Job Description:

• End-to-end supply management of All Categories Materials (Sheet metal, Wire Harnesses, PCBA, Die Casting Products, Plastic Parts, Other components within parameters of targeted cost, quality and time.

STRATEGIC AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

• Track supply market dynamics and global trends in the respective category of Direct items
• Conduct ongoing supply market analysis.
• Develop detailed supply market profile of all materials under his/her and teams’ control
• Provide inputs for formulation of Procurement Strategy for category under his/her control including:

Vendors

Pricing/ Cost

Contractual Relationships

Lead Time

Inventory Levels etc.

• Undertake category portfolio analysis, and classify items into bottleneck, strategic, routine, leverage etc.
• Prepare internal cost estimates (ICE) and Pricing settlement as and when needed.
• Consolidate / optimize category-wise spend across the Organization for Direct Material
• Explore alternative sources of procurement
• Standardize contract templates and SLAs and obtain approvals

BUDGETING

• Conduct annual requirement planning of respective categories of Direct items, based on Annual business Plan
• Provide pricing input for development of an Annual Procurement Budget
• Prepare a basis for the pricing inputs by conducting ongoing category market analysis
• Analyze spending vs budget on a regular basis to capture variations, and develop actions plans to bring spending under control, if required

Delivery Performance
Manage timely delivery of procured Direct items
Address any issues regarding delivery management, timely receipt, quantity, quality etc.

Monitor procurement dashboards for delivering targeted operational performance levels

Supplier Relationships

• Develop and manage vendor relationships for All categories
• Implement specific programs for cost reduction for vendors
• Monitor & report vendor performance and compliance with respect to contracted SLAs
• Uphold ethical values in procurement dealings and operations in line with the corporate values
• Use technology extensively to increase efficiency & control costs
• Ensure real time visibility to the plants/ sites on material availability status
• Mentor teams to build capability in each category

TEAM MANAGEMENT

Managing and Mentoring a team of Buyers for Direct Purchasing

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain management, finance, or related field or Engineering Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Plastics field
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in a purchasing role, preferably in a project-based environment.
• Experience with procurement software and database management.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and negotiation techniques.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and capability to manage Complexity.
• Ability to handle complex problems and troubleshoot under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills with a goal-oriented attitude.
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or similar relevant certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of the industry and product or service to be purchased is a plus.

High ethical standards and professionalism in dealings with suppliers, colleagues, and stakeholders