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Sika

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika&rsquo;s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
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 Lead and drive one or more material groups to ensure the success of the material group as part of the category. Drive the material group to achieve required performance and focus on the effective application of the Sika sourcing methodology.
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 Ensure that the sourcing process is robustly applied and push the stakeholders to position themselves to deliver maximum value
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 Drive the spend, identify and remove potential barriers to success
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 Ensure the Category is following the targets defined in the procurement team and is in alignment with the involved Sika Target Markets or country strategy
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 Ensuring the implementation and tracking of the achieved results.
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 Report to head of procurement sika India.
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 Create and track strategic Procurement targets by measuring KPI`s
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 Provides monthly MIS reports to the head of procurement.
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 Identifies and facilitates structural saving projects in India
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 Ensures supply of materials for all factories served by the category
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 Assures compliance and ethical standards with applicable laws, Sika&rsquo;s Procurement Manual and Sika Code of Conduct.
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 </ul>
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Senior Executive/Assistant Manager Procurement- Concrete

Holcim

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 Location:
 
 
 Navi Mumbai, MH, IN, 400708
 
 
 Requisition ID: 14739
 
 
 
 About Holcim
 
 
 
 As the world&rsquo;s global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, Holcim is reinventing the way the world builds. Supported by a 60,000-strong global team spread across 70 markets and four industry segments, we are committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. We at Holcim believe that logistics performance is managed best locally at the country level and supported by corporate logistics. We envision to create a digitized supply chain managing the group&rsquo;s logistics performance in real-time and it is our aim to establish a true cost to serve model with decisions based on data to support reducing cost and business growth by improving customer service and achieving zero harm.
 
 
 
 Role
 
 - Sourcing &amp; Trading Manager
 
 
 
 Job Location: Chennai (WFH)
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 8+ Years
 
 
 
 Education :
 
 
 
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 B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Job Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Identify saving opportunities in his / her category
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 Ensure global &amp; local policies and procedures are conveyed to stakeholders
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 Initiate and support the RFx process locally as defined by category strategy
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 Align decision makers through focused communication
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 Assure compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, policies and codes of business conduct
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 Ensure to execute the category strategy as required and agreed. Where compliance is an issue, find and eliminate root causes
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 Measure performance through KPI&rsquo;s
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 Track achieved results
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Experience Required:
 
 
 
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 Manage the Sourcing of goods in accordance with Holcim category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications
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 Act as the point of contact between country Category Managers and Indian Suppliers.
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 Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in Holcim Countries, in line with regional and global strategies.
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 Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives
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 Negotiate for best cost in line with the should be cost for local volumes, processes, quality levels and prices
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 Manage and develop Suppliers
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 Operational knowledge in Import/Export processes will be added advantage.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Technical / functional skills:
 
 
 
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 Minimum 8-10 years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards.
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 Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to ensure that a challenging benefits and capability building agenda is successfully delivered
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Travel:
 
 
 
 50% travel required
 
 
 
 Leadership &amp; Soft skills:
 
 
 
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 Strong Consultative and Management skills
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 Business focused, Customer &amp; Service minded
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 Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 </ul>
 We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
 
 Did we spark your interest? Build your future with us and apply.
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Sourcing & Trading Manager

Reliance Industries Limited

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 End-to-end supply management of respective category Materials within parameters of targeted cost, quality and time, while participating in category management activities as directed by the Procurement Lead.
 
 
 
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 Formulate the respective category Procurement Strategy
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 Track supply market dynamics and global trends in the respective category of Direct items
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 Understand the likely impact on sourcing operations in the immediate and medium term
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 Conduct ongoing supply market analysis
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 Develop detailed supply market profile of all materials under his/her control
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 Provide inputs for formulation of Procurement Strategy for category under his/her control including:
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 Vendors
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 Pricing/ Cost
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 Contractual Relationships
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 Lead Time
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 Inventory Levels etc.
 
 
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 2 Guide Buyer/Senior Buyer in Undertaking respective Category Management related activities like:
 
 
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 Undertake category portfolio analysis, and classify items into bottleneck, strategic, routine, leverage etc.
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 Prepare internal cost estimates (ICE)
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 Consolidate / optimize category-wise spend across the Organization
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 Explore alternative sources of procurement
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 Standardize contract templates and SLAs and obtain approvals
 
 
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 </ul>
 3 Provide inputs for Annual Procurement Planning &amp; Budgeting
 
 
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 Conduct annual requirement planning of respective category of Direct items, based on Annual business Plan
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 Provide pricing inputs for development of an Annual Procurement Budget
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 Prepare a basis for the pricing inputs by conducting ongoing category market analysis
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 Review the approved Budget and make necessary changes in the respective Annual Materials Plan
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 Analyze spend vs budget on a regular basis to capture variations, and develop actions plans to bring spend under control, if required
 
 
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 4 Undertake activities for sourcing events, vendor identification, technical and commercial negotiation and vendor selection
 
 
 5 Manage timely delivery of procured Direct items
 
 
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 Address any issues regarding delivery management, timely receipt, quantity, quality etc.
 
 
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 6 Monitor procurement dashboards for delivering targeted operational performance levels
 
 
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 Constantly monitor the dashboards prepared by the Operations Centre regarding the end-to-end supply management of respective category of items
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 Keep track of vendor portfolio management, and prepare a case for change required, if any
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 Constantly monitor Quality Reports (prepared by site QA teams) and take immediate necessary action with vendors in case of quality issues and rejection of items
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 In case of rejections, adjust orders and delivery schedules with respect to other vendors
 
 
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 7 Develop and manage vendor relationships for the respective category
 
 
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 Manage positive vendor relationships at the working level
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 Engage with vendors on a regular basis to share organizational requirements and understand their constraints
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 Implement specific programs for cost reduction &amp; quality control for vendors
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 Monitor &amp; report vendor performance and compliance with respect to contracted SLAs
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 Consolidate vendor base and institute powerful vendor development processes
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 Uphold ethical values in procurement dealings and operations in line with the corporate values
 
 
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 8 Use technology extensively to increase efficiency &amp; control costs
 
 
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 Use the SAP system optimally to drive efficiency and cost optimization in the entire procure-to-pay transaction process
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 Focus on usage of technological tools like e # auction and reverse auction to improve efficiency, bring down costs and improve transparency
 
 
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 9 Liaison between procurement group and other departments
 
 
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 Ensure real time visibility to the plants/ sites on material availability status
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 Liaise with COE group, plants and businesses for harmonious implementation of initiatives
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 Liaise with the taxation departments (EXIM, Customs etc.) and provide necessary documents required for licenses obtaining, BoE preparation etc.
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 Coordinate with the Trade Finance group in businesses for preparation of LCs
 
 
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 10 Facilitate people development
 
 
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 Build and develop team with experience in the field of respective category procurement
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 Build commercial intelligence within the team
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 Motivate Procurement Analysts to perform better &amp; take up higher responsibilities
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 Monitor their performance on a constant basis, and counsel them as required
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Buying Mgr. - Elastomers

General Mills India

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 India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&amp;D &amp; Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.
 
 
 Position Title
 
 
 Senior Manager -Capabilities &ndash; Global Sourcing Solutions
 
 
 Pg 65 &ndash; Sourcing
 
 
 Function/Group
 
 
 Global Sourcing Solutions
 
 
 Location
 
 
 Mumbai
 
 
 Shift Timing
 
 
 1.30 Pm to 10.30 Pm
 
 
 Role Reports to
 
 
 Head Sourcing &ndash; Global Sourcing Solutions
 
 
 Remote/Hybrid/in-Office
 
 
 Hybrid
 
 
 
 About General Mills
 
 
 
 
 We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents.
 
 With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Haagen-Dazs, we have been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.
 
 
 How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate.
 
 
 us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out http://www.generalmills.com
 
 
 General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth while standing for good for our planet and people.
 
 
 With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC), Digital &amp; Technology (D&amp;T) Innovation, Technology &amp; Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy &amp; Intelligence (SSI), Global Shared Services (GSS), Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS). For more details check out https://www.generalmills.co.in
 
 
 We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.
 
 
 
 Job Overview
 
 
 
 
 Function Overview
 
 
 
 The GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions. Link
 
 
 
 Purpose of the role
 
 
 
 General Mills is seeking a
 
 strategic and execution-driven Senior Manager &ndash; Sourcing Capabilities
 
 to lead global sourcing operations from our India Capability Centre. This role will oversee both internal Centers of Excellence (COEs) and third-party delivery partners to enable supplier management, sourcing analytics, process optimization, and digital capability building. As a key driver of our
 
 global sourcing vision
 
 , the individual will focus on advancing strategic tools and processes&mdash;including
 
 Coupa Sourcing Optimizer
 
 ,
 
 should-cost modelling
 
 , and
 
 market intelligence frameworks
 
 .
 
 
 The successful candidate will lead a team of procurement consultants
 
 &amp; buyers
 
 to deliver high-quality, scalable, and future-ready sourcing services that support General Mills&rsquo; global operations. This role is accountable for ensuring
 
 flawless service delivery
 
 across all COE-managed activities, delivered consistently and in line with process standards, by both internal teams and external partners.
 
 
 In addition, this role is responsible for maintaining strong
 
 controls and compliance
 
 across
 
 Source-to-Pay (S2P)
 
 processes. The individual must bring in-depth expertise across various sourcing and procurement functions such as
 
 Contract Management, Spend Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Tail Spend Management, Should-Cost Modelling, eSourcing,
 
 and
 
 Market Intelligence
 
 &amp; indirect category buying across Capex,MRO ,D&amp;T &amp; Corporate Services categories
 
 
 This leader must be adept at navigating a complex, matrixed organization&mdash;working across global teams and service partners to
 
 influence change
 
 , drive
 
 process excellence
 
 , and ensure
 
 best-in-class execution
 
 . Strong project management skills are essential to
 
 lead transitions, capability builds, and new initiatives
 
 within the sourcing function.
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities- 85% time:
 
 
 
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 Capability Leadership &amp; Service Delivery
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 Lead day-to-day operations of the Sourcing COE comprising internal teams and external partners, ensuring SLA/KPI targets are consistently met across sourcing services.
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 Overlooking the Indirect buying team of Buyers and Senior Buyers across categories such as Capex, MRO, D&amp;T and Corporate services by coaching and mentoring the GIC Indirect buying manager.
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 Oversee and optimize collaboration with Market Intelligence 3rd party company to deliver market intelligence solutions that inform category strategies, risk assessments, and sourcing decisions.
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 Manage the partnership with 3rd party service providers across Sourcing COE&rsquo;s to drive performance, compliance, and value realization in tail spend management, ensuring integration with overall procurement strategy.
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 Develop and execute a supplier management framework in coordination with global category managers to support supplier evaluation, performance tracking, and development.
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 Champion the use of Coupa Sourcing Optimizer for complex sourcing events, leveraging scenario planning and total cost evaluation to enable strategic sourcing decisions.
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 Drive should-cost modelling practices across categories to support data-driven negotiations and value engineering efforts.
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 Align sourcing operations with the global sourcing vision by standardizing processes, governance, and system usage across all markets and regions.
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 Ensure appropriate staffing, recruitment, and upskilling of sourcing consultants within the COE, fostering a culture of continuous learning and performance.
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 Oversee system governance, including user access, testing for upgrades, and system enhancements across sourcing platforms.
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 Ensure audit readiness by maintaining up-to-date process documentation and providing support for internal and external audits.
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 Lead change management for sourcing processes, systems, and market expansions&mdash;ensuring minimal disruption and successful transitions.
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 Handle escalations and provide leadership in issue resolution and decision-making across sourcing activities.
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 Facilitate monthly and quarterly business reviews with data-driven insights and improvement plans for sourcing leadership.
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 Collaborate with third-party delivery partners to achieve productivity and quality targets, ensuring seamless execution of sourcing operations.
 
 
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 Strategic Enablement &amp; Process Improvement (15%)
 
 
 
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 Identify and lead sourcing process improvements through stakeholder feedback, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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 Build and manage market intelligence frameworks in partnership with Beroe to deliver timely insights on supplier risk, industry trends, and cost structures.
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 Work closely with Tail spend management 3rd party company and internal stakeholders to improve tail spend strategy, identifying opportunities for consolidation, automation, and value generation.
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 Collaborate with global sourcing process owners and technology teams to shape the future Source-to-Pay (S2P) operating model.
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 Act as the subject matter expert on sourcing tools, digital innovations, and best practices&mdash;guiding capability maturity across the organization.
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 Meet SLA&rsquo;s &amp; KPI&rsquo;s for the COE processes with 3rd party partner as well as internal COE teams.
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 Ensure service levels are met per agreement.
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 Develop advanced reporting and analytics to provide proactive insights to business
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 Handle escalations received from internal and/or external business partners.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Identify opportunities for process optimization,automation &amp; standardization to enhance efficiency , improve accuracy &amp; reduce costs
 
 
 
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 Prepare content for and facilitate monthly and quarterly business reviews.
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 Assist in development of and lead implementation process design
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 Ensure standard design across locations by influencing countries and resolving issues.
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 Provide solutions to countries for any process deviations.
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 Review Exceptions in the process and provide solutions
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 Ensure appropriate 3rd party &amp; internal team staffing and recruitment
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 Partner with 3rd party to achieve productivity targets
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 Support project/transition of new markets, regions &amp; capabilities by developing process design and implementing the process
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 Extend support in defining policy and implementation.
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 Oversee support &amp; /or implementation of new functionalities, systems or process changes thus ensuring smooth transition with minimal disruption
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 Lead a team of S2P consultants across COE&rsquo;s fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
 
 
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 15 % of the time :
 
 
 
 
 Process Improvement
 
 
 
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 Identify opportunities for process improvement thru stakeholder feedback, surveys and continuous improvement activities
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 Partner with Global Sourcing Process Owners , team members and 3rd party partners in process improvement activities and in maintaining alignment with the broader Source to Pay process vision.
 
 
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 Skills And Experience Required
 
 
 
 
 This role demands a highly experienced professional with a strong background in procurement, supply chain management, and strategic sourcing. Specific skills include:
 
 
 
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 10&ndash;15 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing global teams or shared services.
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 Has End-to-end Source To Pay knowledge
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 Has team management experience
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 Should have experience in project management
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 Can proactively identify risks and establish mitigation plans
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 Has worked globally with team members in the US, Asia, Latin America , Europe &amp; Australia
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 Has proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
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 Has multitasking skills and can prioritize and complete multiple tasks
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 Should have strong knowledge of system logics
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 Ability to question, recommend, influence and lead process changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for the team and stakeholders through the team
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 Advanced MS Office skills preferred (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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 Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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 Commitment to superior customer service
 
 
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 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
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 Experience:
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 10 - 12 Years in Sourcing/Procurement or Service Delivery
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 Proven track record of leading sourcing teams and independently driving business-critical procurement initiatives.
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 </ul>
 <li>
 Strategic Sourcing &amp; Procurement Expertise:
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 Strong background in procurement/ sourcing, contract development, and managing complex negotiations.
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 Experience in developing and managing global Master Service Agreements (MSAs), supplier KPIs, and long-term strategic partnerships.
 </li>
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 Proficient in market analysis, risk management, economic and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Global Collaboration &amp; Stakeholder Engagement:
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 Demonstrated ability to work with global teams and stakeholders across time zones, especially in the U.S.
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 Strong executive communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and drive alignment across functions.
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Analytical &amp; Agile Mindset:
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 Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret evolving data and strategies.
 </li>
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 Agile and adaptable in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments; capable of re-prioritizing based on stakeholder needs.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Leadership &amp; Project Management:
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 Experience leading through change, building team capability, and fostering accountability.
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 Strong project management skills, with a bias for action and a results-oriented, autonomous working style.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Interpersonal Effectiveness:
 </li>
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 Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across geographies and functions.
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 Effective at motivating and influencing others while navigating cultural and organizational complexity.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Communication:
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 Fluent in English with the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-lingual environment.
 
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 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Master&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. APICS, CPM, or equivalent procurement certification preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior experience in managing teams/COE&rsquo;s &amp; service delivery in a global or North America-focused supply chain environment is highly desirable.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated success working with cross-functional and cross-regional teams, especially with U.S.-based stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in the food and CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry is a plus. Understanding of global sourcing complexities, regulatory compliance, and sustainability practices in procurement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to operate in a global matrixed organization, supporting U.S. time zones and business units. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to influence senior stakeholders remotely.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Company Overview
 
 
 
 We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best &mdash; bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what&rsquo;s next.
</div>

Sr. Manager – Global Sourcing Solutions

The Souled Store

<div>
 
 
 About Us:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Souled Store is a homegrown youth casual-wear brand started in 2013. We are one of India&rsquo;s largest online merchandising platforms with licenses like Disney, Warner Bros., WWE, IPL, Viacom18 to name a few. Apart from selling products with themed designs such as superheroes, movies, TV shows, and cartoons, the brand also is at the forefront of the latest youth style and fashion trends. In addition to core men and women wear apparel categories, we are also in the process of expanding to new categories and introducing new product lines in the existing categories like activewear, supima products, innerwear, personal care products like perfumes and very recently launched footwear and kidswear.
 
 
 Although we are primarily an online brand, we&rsquo;ve expanded in the offline retail space as well and have 40 offline stores and further expansion in pan India.
 
 
 The Souled Store was born out of the idea of loving what you do, from the soul. We believe that people do their best work when they love what they do. There are too many Monday mornings and you can&rsquo;t go dreading every single one of them. Over the years, we have built a strong team of like-minded people that work smart, own their work, and think like leaders. If you identify with what we do and are interested in being a part of an aggressively growing brand, we would love to have you on board.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Team Summary :
 
 
 
 You will be overseeing the strategic sourcing activities within the organization. This role involves developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective procurement, and driving continuous improvement in the sourcing process. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the procurement of high-quality goods and services that meet the company's requirements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 <li>
 Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct market research, and stay abreast of industry trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create and manage a preferred supplier list based on performance metrics and company requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and adherence to quality standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and audits, and implement improvement plans as necessary.
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve the best value for the company.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the timely and accurate processing of purchase orders, invoices, and other procurement documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and manage the sourcing budget, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Having fair knowledge of the Knits category
 </li>
 <li>
 Willing to travel and explore new fabric , vendor facilities and production parameters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must have good analytical skills to observe key gaps in order flow and production metrics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must have a problem solving attitude with respect to product development, quality and production challenges.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications :
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 7+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement, with at least 5-6 years in a managerial role.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record of developing and implementing successful sourcing strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Manager/Sr. Manager - Sourcing [Knits]

<div>
 
 Main Purpose
 
 
 
 Responsible for checking the technical requirements with the specifications offered by vendor, doing 2nd round of negotiation with the vendor and look for an opportunity of alternate vendor and handles a particular item for all the mfg. sites or some of the Mfg. Sites, or handles a particular category in case of Project Procurement.
 
 
 
 Job Accountabilities
 
 
 
 Floating enquiry for the critical items (depending on the user requirement) Matching and approving the correctness of the technical requirements given by User and the technical specifications given by vendor doing the second round of negotiation with vendors and giving the details to buying manager for finalizing the deal with the vendor in case the deal is above a certain amount/close the deal with vendor in case the value is below a certain amount Ordering of the finalized items and making the appropriate entries in SAP system Timely response and resolution of Internal and External audit issues related to procurement. Support buyers for resolving such issues.
 
 
 
 Skill &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Analytical bend of mind
 </li>
 <li>
 Good written and oral communication skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of equipment and process/maintenance activities
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial acumen
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Education Required
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 B. Tech / B E
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience Required
 
 
 
 6-9 years of experience with exposure to respective category sourcing and manufacturing
 
 
 
 Desirable
 
 
 
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 Experience in category-based purchasing
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 Experience of supply management in similar plant operations environment
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Sr Buyer SCM CBM

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