product manager

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apparel sourcing

sourcing manager

Amazon

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 Description
 
 
 
 The Amazon team is looking for an entrepreneurial, analytical and highly motivated Sourcing Manager to join our team to launch new high quality products for our global customers. The Sourcing Manager will develop the sourcing approach, drive the supplier selection process, negotiate contracts, and manage our portfolio of manufacturers on a global scale. The Sourcing Manager will be an expert at selecting factories across the globe that can reliably deliver products on spec at high quality levels and targeted costs. The Sourcing Manager will also regularly monitor key aspects of factory and vendor performance levels through a scorecard and audit process.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for delivering high quality products to customers. This candidate will possess amazing negotiation abilities, partner management skills, project management skills, strong financial acumen, a high degree of ownership and integrity, a high attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and be a great team player.
 
 
 
 The Sourcing Manager&rsquo;s Primary Responsibilities Will Include
 
 
 
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 Develop the sourcing strategy, along with process for evaluating supplier potentials
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 Identifying and developing relevant quality protocols and a system for managing quality on an ongoing basis
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 Analyzing the marketplace to find the broadest set of capable manufactures globally who provide the best product cost, quality and delivery objectives &ndash; insuring maximum bottom-line impact
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 Distributing RFQs to suppliers and managing the process to receive completed quotes
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 Choosing a final supplier(s) including negotiating the best cost and contract terms (including IP management).
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 Managing the supplier relationship on an ongoing basis including holding the supplier to quality and compliance requirements as administered by Amazon&rsquo;s product compliance team
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 Managing the supplier manufacturing process to insure they meet delivery performance metrics. Also influencing the supplier&rsquo;s manufacturing processes, technology decisions and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations.
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 Developing negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers. This includes periodic rebidding to insure our costs remain competitive
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 Developing risk mitigation strategies including contingency plans, lead-time reductions and supply chain efficiencies
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 Partnering closely with cross functional teams including the retail category teams, legal, tax, product compliance, social accountability, trade compliance, finance, transportation, and global suppliers to deliver on brand equity, net revenue, and customer satisfaction.
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 Collaborating with other members of the team including Brand Management, Product Management, Marketing, and Instock Management on new products and new sourcing strategies
 
 
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 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 3+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
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 2+ years of market research analyst, product manager, or equivalent experience
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 2+ years of doing one of several roles: quantitative/financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning &amp; allocation, product/project management, pricing, marketing or e-commerce experience
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 Bachelor's degree
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 Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 3+ years of doing one of several roles: management consulting, investment banking analyst/associate, or brand manager role at leading consumer packaged goods company experience
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 Experience in financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning &amp; allocation, product/project management, marketing, business development, consulting, negotiation or supply chain
 
 
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 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - ADCI - Karnataka
 
 
 Job ID: A3030306
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Sourcing Manager, In Private Brands

Cargill

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 Key Accountabilities:
 
 
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 Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for IT Professional Services, including RFX events, rate card management, and supplier negotiations.
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 Review, redline, and negotiate SOWs, Change Orders, Amendments, and Master Agreements, especially with Big 4 and global Tier-1 IT services providers.
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 Drive the implementation of Contingent Labor program regionally and globally, ensuring alignment with procurement strategies and compliance policies.
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 Build and manage strong relationships with global IT services suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring stakeholder needs are met and supplier performance is monitored.
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 Analyze supplier operations, contracts, and pricing models to support negotiations and strategic sourcing decisions.
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 Ensure accurate documentation of procurement activities and deliver periodic reports.
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 Solve complex sourcing and contractual issues independently, escalating only when necessary.
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 Other duties as assigned.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
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 Minimum of 8 years of relevant sourcing experience, in the technology or IT services domain, preferably with a large multinational company.
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 Fluent in English with excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
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 Other minimum qualifications may apply.
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
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 Global certification like CCWP, CPSM, MCIPS, CSCP etc.
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 Advance knowledge of working with tools like Beeline, Fieldglass, or other third-party resource management platforms.
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 Proficient with Power BI, advanced Excel, PowerPoint.
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 Proficient with Copilot / ChatGPT for complex tasks, quantitative analysis, comparative, decision notes.
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 </ul>
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Global Corporate Procurement

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 Description
 
 
 
 At Amazon, we're working to be the Earth&rsquo;s Most Customer-centric Company. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is seeking Procurement Manager for our Operations and Trans team. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.
 
 
 Amazon is looking for a high-energy, results oriented individual to manage Sourcing of services (indirect spend). This role works in a fast paced environment with quickly changing priorities, strategic approach, should be able to respond quickly to meet fast paced requirements with strong communication and negotiation skills. He or she should be able to manage multiple stakeholders and a reasonable number of vendor partners.
 
 
 Key responsibilities and deliverables
 
 
 Procurement category manager is responsible for
 
 
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 Defines and implement sourcing strategy, works with cross-functional teams to ensure that strategies are executed, and effectively communicates initiatives to gain customer and supplier buy-in and to drive them towards anticipated outcomes.
 
 
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 2 Defines negotiation strategy and owns complete bidding process. Evaluate vendor proposals, Negotiate commercials, contract terms and implementation plan with suppliers, prepares comparisons, analyse and put forward the proposal.
 
 
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 Ensures compliance documents and signing of contracts with suppliers in line with negotiation, by collaborating with legal, business, operations and vendors.
 
 
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 4 Owns and Drives cost reduction and cost avoidance goals.
 
 
 5 Own the supplier relationship and overall supplier development. Ensures vendor compliance with respect to safety, sustainability and social responsibility goals. Will be the spokesperson to represent Amazon in front of supplier with clarity. Establishes supplier diversity/sourcing targets and expands current supplier selection options accordingly. Regularly evaluates these targets to raise the bar in terms of deliverables;
 
 
 6 Evaluates key spend, performance, and compliance data to lead supplier or category decisions.
 
 
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 Operates with significant autonomy and discretion.
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 Promote the Procurement team internally and externally.
 
 
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 Key job responsibilities
 
 
 Key responsibilities and deliverables.
 
 
 Procurement category manager is responsible for
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Defines and implement sourcing strategy, works with cross-functional teams to ensure that strategies are executed, and effectively communicates initiatives to gain customer and supplier buy-in and to drive them towards anticipated outcomes.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 2 Defines negotiation strategy and owns complete bidding process. Evaluate vendor proposals, Negotiate commercials, contract terms and implementation plan with suppliers, prepares comparisons, analyse and put forward the proposal.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensures compliance documents and signing of contracts with suppliers in line with negotiation, by collaborating with legal, business, operations and vendors.
 
 
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 </ul>
 4 Owns and Drives cost reduction and cost avoidance goals.
 
 
 5 Own the supplier relationship and overall supplier development. Ensures vendor compliance with respect to safety, sustainability and social responsibility goals. Will be the spokesperson to represent Amazon in front of supplier with clarity. Establishes supplier diversity/sourcing targets and expands current supplier selection options accordingly. Regularly evaluates these targets to raise the bar in terms of deliverables;
 
 
 6 Evaluates key spend, performance, and compliance data to lead supplier or category decisions.
 
 
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 Operates with significant autonomy and discretion.
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 Promote the Procurement team internally and externally.
 
 
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 </ul>
 A day in the life
 
 
 Same as Above
 
 
 
 About The Team
 
 
 
 Not applicable
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree
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 7+ years of procurement experience
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Master's degree
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 5+ years of creating, defining, and implementing procurement strategy experience
 
 
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 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - ASSPL - Karnataka
 
 
 Job ID: A3030166
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Procurement Manager, Global Procurement Organisation

Urban Company

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 About the Team:
 
 The Native RO category by Urban Company is a specialized vertical focused on delivering premium water purifiers. It addresses the growing need for high quality and reliable water purifiers, ensuring customers have access to clean, safe, and healthy drinking water. With a commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, this category is designed to simplify the complexities of the water purifier industry. The Native RO category sets itself apart by combining technical expertise, high-quality parts, and a customer-centric approach. It aims to create a seamless experience for customers, ensuring their water purifiers operate at peak performance without any hassle. With Native RO, Urban Company is redefining how water purifier services are delivered, making it a trusted partner for households seeking dependable solutions for their RO systems.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role:
 
 We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to manage the company&rsquo;s supply of products and services. Procurement Manager responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. The Procurement Manager&rsquo;s duty isto discover the best waysto cut procurement expenses,so that the company can invest in growth and people.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Roles and Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 ●Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies
 
 
 ● Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
 
 
 ● Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
 
 
 ● Drive end-to-end planning processes including inventory planning, demand forecasting, and supply planning to ensure optimal stock levels and service continuity
 
 
 ● Evaluate and assess vendors based on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance to ensure alignment with procurement standards and business goals
 
 
 ● Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
 
 
 ● Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
 
 
 ● Examine and test existing contracts
 
 
 ● Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
 
 
 ● Collaborate with key people to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
 
 
 ● Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
 
 
 ● Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
 
 
 ● Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
 
 
 ● Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What are we looking for:
 
 
 
 ● Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement
 
 
 ● Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques and ability to track upstream patterns to design future sourcing strategies
 
 
 ● Proven track record in running point on negotiations and networking with partners
 
 
 ● Fluent with standard ERP tools; ability to design and collaboratively build modules apropos to the business requirements
 
 
 ● Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers; experienced in working on cross functional projects
 
 
 ● Experienced in collecting and analyzing data
 
 
 ● Strong leadership capabilities
 
 
 ● Past experience in electronics / automotive / aerospace / consumer durables companies
 
 
 ● Previously managed sourcing of metal and plastic components and tooling
 
 
 ● Capital equipment procurement experience preferably across international borders
 
 
 ● Meticulous understanding of Indian taxation and cross border laws
 
 
 ● Past experience of running bottom up/first principle cost analysis
 
 
 ● Led a digitization or remodeling exercise for an existing supply/demand network
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What can you expect:
 
 
 
 ● A great work environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities - we hire folks for a career opportunity, not just the role.
 
 
 ● Energy and hustle of a startup with processes and depth of a big organization
 
 
 ● Expect to work with people you can learn from and are invested in your growth
 
 
 ● Health insurance benefits for you and your family
 
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Procurement Manager

Lowe's India

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 About Lowe&rsquo;s
 
 
 
 Lowe&rsquo;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE&reg; 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe&rsquo;s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe&rsquo;s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit
 
 Lowes.com.
 
 
 
 
 About The Team
 
 
 
 This position is part of Enterprise Strategic Sourcing Team, which has the responsibility to manage Indirect spend for Lowe&rsquo;s India. This position will manage the various responsibilities related to procurement of IT (Hardware, Software, Equipment - Telecom, Networks, Printers, and Consulting solutions) products and services from third parties. Lead will coordinate with various stakeholders involved in procure to pay activities - primarily with Business/ Functional team members, Legal, Finance, Vendors, etc.
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 This role is to provide the necessary support to ensure timely purchase of materials and/or services, contracting &amp; issuance of purchase orders. This includes responsibility of reviewing purchase requisitions, understanding the requirement, sourcing, negotiation, vendor finalization, preparing comparatives, coordinating for contracting and defining scope of work, on time renewal of contracts, creation and issuance of purchase orders, delivery follow up, reconciliation, reporting, etc. This role is also expected to drive measurable improvement areas within the category sourcing, contracting, purchasing and digitalization efforts.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Develops and executes RFP, RFQ, RFI, etc.
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 Develops baseline analysis and current condition for sourcing events
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 Consolidates vendor bid sheets
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 Completes initial bid analysis for sourcing events
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 Initiates vendor outreach and develops vendor list for sourcing events
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 Sets up sourcing events using appropriate E-Sourcing tools
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 Owns and updates ESS and business partners on sourcing project updates and status
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 Supports the vendor and business partners in setup and administration of meetings and sourcing activities
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 Negotiates, processes and executes vendor NDA&rsquo;s and Master Agreements
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 Drafts and develops SOW&rsquo;s with the outline of technical requirements for sourcing projects and RFx events
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 Coordinates necessary documentation and processes for vendor on-boarding
 
 
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 Years Of Experience
 
 
 
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 4+ years of business experience
 
 
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 Education Qualification &amp; Certifications (optional)
 
 
 
 
 Required Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a bachelor&rsquo;s degree
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Skill Set Required
 
 
 
 
 Primary Skills (Must have)
 
 
 
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 3+ Years sourcing, market intelligence or vendor management experience
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 Financial and business acumen
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 Experience with financial data analysis
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 Strong Power Point and Excel skills
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Knowledge and usage of E-sourcing tools
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 Project management skills
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 Contracting and vendor management experience
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 Negotiation experience
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
 
 
 
 Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
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Sourcing Analyst

DIAGEO India

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 Designation &amp; Level :
 
 Assistant Manager - Procurement ; Level - L6A
 
 
 
 Education :
 
 Any Graduation
 
 
 
 Experience :
 
 3 to 4 years of Procurement experience, Candidates from reputable Tier 2 or Tier 3 B-schools may be considered with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Function:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Procurement team are innovators, always seeking new ways to help our business, people and much-loved brands thrive. We&rsquo;re dedicated to maximising the &pound;12 billion+ we spend every year, building brands of premium quality, while creating sustainable value and growth. Together, we&rsquo;re shaping the services, partnerships and innovations that meet our future needs. Our procurement team delivers outstanding end-to-end value across our supply chain and offers innovative supplier solutions. Together, we&rsquo;re driving our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' plan across suppliers and agency partners to create a more sustainable world. Wherever you choose to carve your career, we&rsquo;ll support and encourage you in our inclusive culture.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the role:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Roles within category management are responsible for building relationships with suppliers and providers to deliver the goods, services and materials which support Diageo&rsquo;s operational requirements and performance ambition. Typical skills and expertise include stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, analytics and financial and business acumen. This role is responsible for managing and optimizing the cost base across Travel and other Indirect categories. The objective is to ensure cost-efficient, compliant, and fit-for-purpose business solutions that meet stakeholder needs while driving value across the indirect spend portfolio. The Procurement Manager will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into well-defined scopes of work. The role involves aligning these needs with market capabilities and leading end-to-end sourcing processes to identify and onboard the most suitable supplier partners. In addition to driving the sourcing and contracting agenda, the manager will also be responsible for ongoing supplier relationship management&mdash;including Supplier Performance Management (SPM)&mdash;to ensure consistent service delivery, contract compliance, and continuous improvement across the relevant categories. Key indirect spend areas may include, but are not limited to, Travel, Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES), Professional Services, Facilities Management, and IT services.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Roles &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Analysts are individual contributors
 
 
 &bull; Requires conceptual knowledge in own area of expertise; develops practical experience
 
 
 &bull; Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
 
 
 &bull; No supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance to new analysts/associates
 
 
 &bull; Solves standard problems by identifying solutions based on standard practices
 
 
 &bull; Impacts quality of own work; works within guidelines and policies
 
 
 &bull; Explains information to others in straightforward situations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Diversity statement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo&rsquo;s purpose of &ldquo;celebrating life every day everywhere&rdquo;. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
 
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