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Category Leader - IT Procurement

Location not specified · 8–10 yrs

Experience: 8–10 yrs
Salary: Not disclosed
Location: Location not specified
Work mode: Not specified
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Closing date not listed
Posted: 12 Oct 8

About this role

Role : Category Leader - IT Procurement

Location : Bangalore

Willing to work in US shift

About The Job

The CPO team invites application for “Operations” in Americas to support procure to pay operations. Individual will have an opportunity to work with a charter to simplify the operations process, enhance user/supplier experience, leverage technology, embrace digital, and partner for innovation to add value to our business. The incumbent should have proven experience in Operation role.

This role also acts as an support specialist for the business and employees in Americas region for any source to pay processes and tools.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Manage end to end commercial and procurement aspects within all categories like Hardware, Software, Services, Cloud and SAAS.
Understand customer needs and should be able to propose appropriate solution to address customer needs.Communicate effectively to relevant stakeholders
Identify and lead complex sourcing projects; effectively manage suppliers and internal partners for quality delivery on time.
Lead and execute end to end strategic/tactical projects, apply proper sourcing approach (single/sole sourcing/ competitive bidding) depending on scope & business requirements, draft detailed performance measures- KPIs/ metrics, SLAs, acceptance criteria, commercials, risk/reward provisions etc.
Manage senior stakeholders and establish relationships
Independently execute RFP / RFQ processes for required services including Contract negotiation, Vendor Selection, Contract Awarding.
Conduct periodic market research, including monitoring of market trends and supply/demand factors to help in the decision making process to meet the strategic goals of the organization. Answer contract commercial / rate card / legal / business term inquiries on existing contracts.
Excellent skill in supplier negotiations and negotiation strategies
Ensure full Procure-to-Contract compliance with all applicable sourcing processes, policies, etc.
Knowledge on local tax and regulations related to procurement.

Qualifications:

Skills & Experience required for the role :

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in sourcing or procurement.
Bachelor degree/ Masters or MBA in Supply Chain/ Procurement will be preferred.
Significant experience of procurement/sourcing and contracting for Hardware, Software, Services, Cloud and SAAS Services for Americas region.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, at same and higher level of organization.
Experience or good understanding of electronic procurement/ sourcing tools (Ariba).
Strong presentation skills, including experience using Excel pivot tables and PowerPoint to support analytical techniques and presentation of data.
Being proactive, hands-on approach and strong organizational skills with capability to manage an increasing book of work and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and types of work.
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written, incl. drafting contracts).
Work in US timezone.

Skills

Marketing and Sales