Assistant Manager - Vendor Development (IN) @ RPG Enterprises Ltd.

<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:14.5pt"> <td style="width:168.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Competency</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:81.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Proficiency Level</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:290.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Behavioural Indicators</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:32.0pt"> <td style="width:168.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Supplier Relationship Management</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:81.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p>High</p> </td> <td style="width:290.0pt" valign="top"> <p>Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with key vendors.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:32.0pt"> <td style="width:168.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Strategic Sourcing</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:81.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p>High</p> </td> <td style="width:290.0pt" valign="top"> <p>Identifies, evaluates, and selects suppliers aligned with business goals and cost targets.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:32.0pt"> <td style="width:168.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Negotiation Skills</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:81.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p>High</p> </td> <td style="width:290.0pt" valign="top"> <p>Leads effective negotiations to secure favourable terms and long-term value.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:32.0pt"> <td style="width:168.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Cost Optimization</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:81.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p>High</p> </td> <td style="width:290.0pt" valign="top"> <p>Identifies cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or delivery.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:32.0pt"> <td style="width:168.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Compliance &amp; Risk Awareness</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:81.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p>Medium</p> </td> <td style="width:290.0pt" valign="top"> <p>Ensures vendor adherence to legal, ethical, and quality standards.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:32.0pt"> <td style="width:168.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Market Intelligence</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:81.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p>Medium</p> </td> <td style="width:290.0pt" valign="top"> <p>Stays informed about industry trends, pricing shifts, and supplier innovations.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:32.0pt"> <td style="width:168.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Communication Skills</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:81.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p>High</p> </td> <td style="width:290.0pt" valign="top"> <p>Clearly conveys expectations and resolves conflicts with diplomacy.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:32.0pt"> <td style="width:168.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Project Management</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:81.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p>Medium</p> </td> <td style="width:290.0pt" valign="top"> <p>Manages sourcing initiatives and vendor onboarding within timelines and budgets.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:32.0pt"> <td style="width:168.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p><strong>Tech Proficiency (ERP/MS Office)</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:81.0pt" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"> <p>Medium</p> </td> <td style="width:290.0pt" valign="top"> <p>Utilizes sourcing tools and systems to manage procurement workflows and reporting.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Duties &amp; Responsibilities </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Vendor Identification &amp; Evaluation</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Research and identify potential suppliers based on capability, quality, cost, and reliability.</li> <li>Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and due diligence to ensure compliance with company standards.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Strategic Sourcing &amp; Cost Optimization</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.</li> <li>Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements to achieve cost savings and value creation.</li> </ul>