About this role
Job Requirements
- Establish best in class process for the procurement of IT category.
- Establish standard Terms & Conditions of procurement for various items that we procure and ensure the same is in line with industry benchmark
- Benchmark our rates/prices vs. market periodically.
- Target & achieve x% productivity/efficiency/cost savings year on year.
- Ensure TCO is less on a YOY basis despite the vendors being sole source or single source.
- Make sound buy vs lease decisions.
- Centralize decision making for better deals and build long term relationship.
- Develop vendors, improve speed & quality of items procured
Work Experience
- 8-10 years of progressive purchase and procurement experience with a minimum 6 + years of experience in handling IT Category Procurement. Proven ability to build and implement innovative approaches to global procurement.
- Proven track record developing strong relationships with vendors and providing innovative solutions in procurement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong change management skills
- Open to feedback and desire to learn and improve individual performance.
- Process and project management experience is a plus.
- Global cross-cultural exposure is a MUST.
- Impeccable integrity