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Wolters Kluwer

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 Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist (COE Sourcing &ndash; Senior Buyer)
 
 
 
 
 Location: Pune &ndash; Hybrid (At least 3 days a week &ndash; Tue, Wed, Thu -Work from office)
 
 
 
 We are looking for Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the Wolters Kluwer Global Business Services team.
 
 
 
 About Wolters Kluwer
 
 
 
 Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare, tax and accounting, financial and corporate compliance, legal and regulatory, corporate performance, and ESG sectors. We serve customers in over 180 countries and maintain operations in over 40 countries. Together with approximately 20,000 people worldwide we provide expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology to deliver both content and workflow automation to drive improved outcomes and productivity for our customers.
 
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be a key member of the Wolters Kluwer Global Strategic Sourcing Team, delivering value across critical sourcing categories such as software, IT infrastructure, professional services, and Global workforce management. In this global role, you will take charge of managing end-to-end contracting and supplier management activities within Wolters Kluwer&rsquo;s fast-paced and dynamic sourcing environment.
 
 
 Based in the Sourcing Center of Excellence in Pune, India, you will have the opportunity to bridge foundational experience with advanced responsibilities. This position will allow you to deepen your expertise in procurement and supplier management while advancing your career within a global organization.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Internal Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders worldwide to understand and support their sourcing and procurement requirements. Deliver an exceptional business partnering experience by ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving the timely, high-standard delivery of sourcing projects.
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 Contract Management: Take end-to-end ownership of managing multiple contractual agreements in a fast-paced environment. This includes analyzing contracts, negotiating terms, and executing agreements to support organizational objectives.
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 Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with suppliers through clear and consistent communication, ensuring alignment with Wolters Kluwer's strategic priorities and objectives.
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 Software and SaaS Agreements: Develop expertise in managing software supplier contracts and SaaS agreements.
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 Global Contract Renewals: Lead renewal processes for low complexity contracts, ensuring contracts meet organizational needs while negotiating favorable terms to maximize value for Wolters Kluwer.
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 Project Management: Manage multiple moving deadlines across concurrent sourcing projects, ensuring timely delivery by coordinating with stakeholders, monitoring progress, and adapting to shifting priorities as needed.
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 Contract Negotiation Support: Work closely with internal business owners and legal counsel to negotiate agreements that meet Wolters Kluwer&rsquo;s legal, financial, and operational requirements, ensuring timely and seamless contract execution.
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 External Stakeholder Management: Build and nurture strong supplier relationships through proactive collaboration, open communication, and mutual trust to support long-term partnerships and operational success. Addressing conflicts promptly through open and transparent communication to prevent escalations and maintain positive partnerships.
 
 
 
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 Qualifications And Requirements
 
 
 
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 Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
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 Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience preferably with at least 2 years in a large global organization, with exposure to IT or software sourcing in a global environment. Expertise in strategic sourcing for indirect spend categories, including spend analysis, contract management, and supplier coordination.
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 Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a strong ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively engage with diverse stakeholders across all levels.
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 Contract Management Experience: Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and finalizing agreements in partnership with legal teams, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Proficient in facilitating issue resolution by guiding both suppliers and Wolters Kluwer teams through risk review processes, with a proven track record in managing and negotiating complex Software and SaaS agreements.
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 Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative abilities, preferred to have some experience in evaluating costing proposals and effectively communicating insights to support informed decision-making.
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 Project Management: Basic organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple moving projects simultaneously.
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 Adaptability: Must exhibit a proactive attitude, adaptability, and creativity in solving problems.
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 Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Preferable having prior experience in eSourcing tools &ndash; COUPA, ARIBA, etc
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 Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
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 Work Location: Kalyani Nagar, Pune.
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 Work Timing: Our sourcing teams operate from our United States and Europe offices, addressing sourcing and procurement needs for stakeholders worldwide. The ideal candidate should be adaptable to a flexible work environment and willing to work in different shift timings based on operational requirements.
 
 
 
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 Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
 
 
 
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist (COE Sourcing – Senior Buyer)

Atlas Copco Group

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 As a Sourcing Engineer/Sr. Sourcing Engineer
 
 
 You will be responsible for -
 
 
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 Manage global and/or regional commodity
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 Responsible for developing and executing detailed commodity strategy, early-stage supplier engagement in design with strategic/key suppliers
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 Drive engagement with strategic/key suppliers in technology development programs and early New Product Development engagement
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 Identify and engage with internal stakeholders - Technical teams, Supplier Quality Assurance&rsquo;s, Planners to capture commodity requirements and ensure supplier qualification and performance improvement towards Quality, Cost, Delivery and Innovation
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 Assess Opportunity for commodities includes spend analysis, commodity maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis
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 Develop Sourcing Strategy for commodity detailing projects, sourcing levers, timing, resources, and expected benefits
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 Accountable for execution of assigned sourcing projects
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 Responsible for defining negotiations strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiations targets and building Total Cost of ownership (TCO) for decision making process
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 Conduct or support negotiations and supplier selection
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 Responsible for delivering commodity productivity through VAVE and driving Supplier development programs
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 Support supplier segmentation, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and quarterly supplier reviews for Key and Strategic suppliers within commodities
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 Responsible for commodity continuity of supply - engage with plants to efficiently resolve escalated issues and formally manage and secure supplier capacity
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 Ensure that the suppliers adhere to Atlas Copco Business Code of Practice without any exception.
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 Actively monitor and mitigate supplier risk including financial, capacity, quality, and compliance
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 Responsible for forecasting, reporting, mitigating, and recovery of commodity inflation
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 Influence suppliers on effectiveness in Atlas Copco quality management systems and supplier related policies
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 Ensure timely sourcing support for proto and production requirements.
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 Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams during new product development (NPD)
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 Perform cost analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing
 
 
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 To succeed, you will need
 
 
 
 Qualifications/Knowledge &amp; Work Experience
 
 
 
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 4 to 5 years Sourcing &amp; procurement experience
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 Thorough knowledge of rotary/reciprocating compressor commodities is a MUST.
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 Strong negotiation and communication skills
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 The ideal candidate should have knowledge of Sourcing &amp; Supply Chain processes / systems.
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 Very good knowledge of commodities like, machined casting processes including CI, SG Iron, bar machine parts, suction &amp; discharge valves and Aluminum castings, Rubber/PTFE parts, Fasteners &amp; Proprietary parts (Rotary &amp; Reciprocating Compressors) is a MUST
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 Fair understanding of the commodity market trends e.g. metal prices, supplier base, manufacturing techniques, etc.
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 You should preferably have a fair knowledge of PowerBi, SAP S4 HANA and an advanced competence of MS-Office applications
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 Knowledge of ISO standards and supplier quality systems
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 Prepare sourcing reports and presentations for management reviews
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 Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering
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 Additional knowledge of operations / supply chain shall be an added advantage.
 
 
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 In return, we offer
 
 
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 Culture of trust and accountability
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 Lifelong learning and career growth
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 Innovation powered by people
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 Comprehensive compensation and benefits
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 Health and well-being
 
 
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 Job location
 
 
 Option 1: On-Site
 
 
 This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Product Company, Talegaon Pune , India. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
 
 
 Contact information
 
 
 Talent Acquisition Team: Poonam Bhat
 
 
 
 Uniting curious minds
 
 
 
 Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.
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Sourcing Engineer/Senior Sourcing Engineer

Infosys BPM

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 Infosys BPM Hiring for Sourcing and procurement roles in Pune Location.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job description
 
 
 
 
 Job Role: Senior process Executive
 
 
 Exp: Min 1+ years of experience
 
 
 Location: Pune
 
 
 Education: Any Graduation
 
 
 Shift: US shift/Rotational Shift
 
 
 Working days- 5 days
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Generic Skill Set:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Procurement Analyst is part of the Procurement Enablement Source-to-Pay (S2P) Operations team which reviews and approves purchasing requisition (shopping carts), resolves invoice exceptions for Purchase Orders (POs) in close co-operation with Accounts Payable Team and End User, provides operational reporting related to KPIs to customers, helps to drive ramp up of usage of POs to increase PO coverage and support end users creating purchase requisitions, shopping carts, purchase orders and goods confirmations (GRs) in SAP SRM, VIM or other Interim Procurement Tools as applicable.
 
 
 
 
 
 The procurement Analyst contributes to deliver services as per defined KPIs:
 
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 Approve 90% of Shopping carts/Purchase requisitions within average time of 24 hours
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 Work towards bringing down invoice exception within 10%
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 Clear 90% of invoice exceptions within average time of 48 hours
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 Capture best practices in team repository and share with team
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 Contribute minimum of 5 process improvement ideas and convert into Brand Value in a year
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 Identify areas of development and attend related trainings
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 Deliverables
 
 
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 Participates in training and on-boarding of new Procurement Analyst
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 Creates KPI reports and follows up on KPI exceptions in a proactive manner to ensure root causes are resolved to avoid future repeat of exceptions
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 Ensure approvals are completed timely per established KPIs with
 
 quality
 
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 Logs PO Invoice exceptions and ensures 90% are resolved within 2 days
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 Executes processes as per design and contributes to continuous improvement of processes
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 Follows work instructions and guidelines (Play books) when executing work tasks
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 Escalate issues proactively to S2P Operations Team Lead in a timely manner
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 Collaborates with end users and stakeholders to contribute to a good working relationship, answering questions, collect feedback and actively look for areas for improvement
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 Contributes to development of high performing a team and overall success of the procurement operations team
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 Ensure Training is provided to end users as required
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 Contributes to maintenance of the Mercury Procurement Support Site
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 Interacts with sourcing managers and third-party suppliers to resolve price, quality, and invoice/ credit note issues
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 Core Competencies and Required Education/ Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree required
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 Good level of knowledge and understanding of the S2P Process is desired
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 Knowledge of SAP SRM, ECC, VIM and Ariba Network is preferred
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 Good team working capabilities- preferably experience from working in a virtual/global team
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 Strong oral and written communication skills (English and Japanese) - Communication with external third parties (suppliers).
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 Good interpersonal skills able to handle conflict situations and resolve issues satisfactorily
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 Ability to organize own work and work independently
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 Excellent organization, analytical and problem-solving skills
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 Positive, can-do attitude and good business acumen
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 +1 years of working experience
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 Culturally sensitive, capable of handling interactions with a &ldquo;global mind set&rdquo;
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 Lean Process Management mind set- provide suggestions to improve service delivery and process efficiency
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 Regards,
 
 
 
 Infosys BPM Recruitment Team
 
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Infosys BPM Hiring for Sourcing and procurement roles in Pune Location.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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 Work Schedule
 
 
 
 Standard (Mon-Fri)
 
 
 
 Environmental Conditions
 
 
 
 Office
 
 
 
 About The Company
 
 
 
 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $42 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 120,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to introduce a versatile opportunity for a dedicated Senior Supply Chain Manager to join our esteemed manufacturing team in Pune, Maharashtra, India. As a procurement and supply chain leader, you will enhance cost efficiencies and drive strategic goal execution effectively.
 
 
 
 How You Will Make An Impact
 
 
 
 In the capacity of Sr. Manager of Supply Chain, you will manage the supply chain functions at our Pune and Nashik plants. Your leadership is critical for driving ongoing enhancements, localizing supply chains, and effectively implementing cost-saving strategies. Working closely with team members and partners is key to ensuring timely deliveries and outstanding quality, thereby making a substantial impact on our growth goals.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Supervise the entire supply chain process, covering procurement, production planning, logistics, inventory supervision, and distribution.
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 Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with the company's business goals and objectives.
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 Supervise and nurture a team of Commodity Sourcing Managers/Specialists to craft and implement successful sourcing strategies.
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 Coordinate procurement and supply chain activities for localization projects, including "Product Transfers" and "New Product Introductions" (NPIs).
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 Build and maintain a robust RFQ and qualification projects pipeline in collaboration with business units and global commodity leaders.
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 Develop new supplier capabilities in India to capitalize on market and global opportunities.
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 Work closely with internal customers and suppliers to improve Bill of Materials (BOM) costs for customer bids.
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 Implement and drive cost-out initiatives to improve product costs, increase margins, and increase bid wins.
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 Supervise and improve supplier performance and relationships, ensuring compliance with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
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 Lead initiatives such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) deployment, lead time reduction, supplier capacity improvements, supply chain simplifications, and risk mitigation.
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 Coordinate the development and execution of demand planning and forecasting processes to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts.
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 Carry out price discussions and complete agreements with crucial vendors.
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 Lead a team of supply chain professionals, offering mentorship, training, and development to ensure dedication.
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 Develop and sustain connections with crucial vendors, bargaining for favourable conditions, and guaranteeing a consistent flow of materials.
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 Supervise and analyse supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
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 Implement standard methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency, lower costs, and boost service levels.
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 Make sure to adhere to all regulatory mandates and company guidelines concerning supply chain operations.
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 Manage supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.
 
 
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 Skills And Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
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 10 to 12 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics.
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 Industrial vertical Procurement and Sourcing experience will be an advantage (Fabrication / Sheetmetal / machining / plastics / electrical &amp; electronics)
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 Proven track record of leading and developing strong supply chain teams.
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 Strong strategic sourcing and supplier leadership skills.
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 Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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 Communication and negotiation skills.
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 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-cultural, and multi-time zone environment.
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 Expertise in supply chain management software and tools.
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 Comprehensive grasp of regulatory requirements and standard processes within the industry.
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we value Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We are committed to crafting an inclusive and collaborative work environment where every team member can achieve their full potential. Join us and give to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Together, we will achieve outstanding results and make a lasting impact!
 
 
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Senior Manager Procurement and Supply Chain

The Lubrizol Corporation

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 Summary of the Role:-
 
 
 
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 Responsible for managing procurement function of CAPEX Expansion Projects /Facility Expansion at the optimal value (lowest optimal cost along with timely delivery, competitive advantage). Once the project is over resource would need to work at plant site or will take up a new project.
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 Follow established policies, procedures, and guidelines to manage and optimize procurement activities and processes
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 Responsible to guide coach and ensure procurement specialist and sourcing managers align the RPF package to Lubrizol processes, manage timeliness and responsiveness from Vendors by guiding the sourcing specialist.
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 Responsible for managing supplier relationship for all Vendors related to the project and ensuring cost, quality and delivery targets are adhered
 
 
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 Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
 
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 Manage and lead activities of CAPEX Spend: and ensure process and timeline adherence from RPF to Execution stage. Procure to Pay cycle. Ensure Project costs targets are met and adhered to.
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 Reviewing, vendor management process to ensure analysis of cost comparison and delivery adherence are being evaluated and analysed for procurement proposals for management approvals and reviews for materials and services to be purchased.
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 To manage the Procurement function within SAP - along the Corporate Sourcing guidelines.
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 Explore Cost saving technique/Identify alternate vendors sourcing to mitigate risk &amp; reduce cost.
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 Contractor /Service provider sourcing: Emphasis and adherence on Safety Criteria/Ethics compliance /Due Diligence.
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 Ensure legal terms and conditions adherence by vendors/contractors/service providers and guide the procurement team members.
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 Strong Focus on to meet laid down Procurement KPI&rsquo;s and Site KPI&rsquo;s.
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 Manage ongoing relationship with supplier, vendor, contractors to ensure satisfactory results.
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 Train and educate others/users about purchasing Process / Build strong internal Customer relationships.
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 Work closely with legal department and execute service agreements and contracts
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 Multiple project team&rsquo;s stakeholder management and collaboration with engineering function.
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 Integral part of CAPEX Project Team to ensure that the project meets the budget and schedule timelines.
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 Collaborate with the global category teams and purchasing team for alignment of process category strategy and STRAP initiatives as appropriate.
 
 
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 Education / Certification
 
 
 
 
 Requirements (education, experience, competencies and specific job requirements):
 
 
 
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 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
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 Added qualification will be an advantage
 
 
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 Experience And Skills
 
 
 
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 Minimum 15 to 16 years of Core CAPEX PROJECT procurement experience. (MNC Experience preferred).
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 Knowledge of legal Aspects of Purchasing.
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 Exposure of End to End: Procure to Pay.
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 Sound Technical Knowledge on Equipment, supplies and services.
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 Strong Analytical and Organizational Skills.
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 Proficient with SAP.
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 Fluent in English with Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
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 Mulitple stakeholder Management.
 
 
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 Competencies For The Role
 
 
 
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 Engages and Influence (Managing Multiple Internal &amp; External Stakeholder/Sound Negotiation Skills.)
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 Communicates Effectively.
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 Collaborates (locally and globally)
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 Delivers Results.
 
 
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 Team Player and engages in people and team development.
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Project Procurement Manager

Cornerstone OnDemand

<div>
 
 We're looking for a
 
 
 
 Procurement Operations Manager
 
 
 
 This role is
 
 
 Office Based, Pune Office
 
 
 
 We are looking for a
 
 Procurement Operations Manager
 
 . We are seeking a self-starter, strong communicator, hardworking and able to interact with management and various teams on a regular basis. This successful candidate will be focused, intelligent, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
 
 
 
 In this role you will...
 
 
 
 Perform Procurement System Administration: Provision new user access and assign roles, creates and maintains approval workflows, creates and maintains custom workflows, creates and maintains external workflows related to service delivery partner system utilization.
 
 
 Manages procurement support tickets.
 
 
 Manages assignment of ServiceNow ticket distribution among the Strategic Sourcing/Procurement team and Contract Administrator team.
 
 
 Manages and supports procurement system quality control of all the purchase requisition including review of category, accounting, prepaid designation, and amortization schedule.
 
 
 Under minimal supervision, this position manages and administers the integrity, quality, and efficiency of the P2P system including global processes, and systems.
 
 
 Oversees the production and processing of all Procurement operation tasks including but not limited to Requisition and Purchase Order processing, customer support and training, and supplier strategy and management.
 
 
 Ensures that the deliverables of the procurement operations department are accurate, timely, and meet established quality and quantity customer service levels.
 
 
 Implements and communicates P2P policies and procedures to department and/or regional personnel. This includes communicating updates and procedural information on functional changes to ensure departments and/or divisions comply with established corporate policies and procedures.
 
 
 Managing user access and permissions within the procurement system.
 
 
 Maintaining system data integrity by monitoring for errors and performing data cleansing.
 
 
 Implementing system updates and upgrades, ensuring seamless transition.
 
 
 Configuring system settings to align with company procurement strategies.
 
 
 Monitoring procurement workflows within the system, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
 
 
 Troubleshooting system issues and providing timely resolution to user queries.
 
 
 Analyzing procurement data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
 
 
 Reporting on key procurement metrics like spend analysis, supplier performance, and compliance.
 
 
 Monitors and ensures compliance with the organization&rsquo;s policies and procedures related to the production, processing, and delivery of the procurement processing functions.
 
 
 Ensures the integrity of the procurement system. Leads the training of personnel on the current system, as well as, on any upgrade related changes to maximize the accuracy and efficiency of the procurement operation activities. Initiate, improve, and create efficiencies in systems and procedures
 
 
 Leads a cross-functional team consisting of procurement operations, technology support, finance, and Strategic Sourcing / procurement to launch various onboarding projects. This includes analyzing transactions and product volume with company&rsquo;s supplier base, defining success metrics and reporting needs for monitoring supplier performance and conducting quarterly reviews of e-commerce relationships.
 
 
 Supports and educates internal customers on the correct use of the delivered functionality within procurement systems through the development and facilitation of training materials and resources.
 
 
 Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
 
 
 Liaise with and support various internal teams including Business Operations, Information Technology, Legal, Talent, Services, Finance, as well as EMEA, APJ and LATAM
 
 
 Help analyze and develop procurement, corporate card and payables business and project plans including costs, milestones/schedules and staffing requirements.
 
 
 Maintain great relationships with business partners and P2P peers
 
 
 Foster an environment of high-quality work, team collaboration and continuous improvement
 
 
 Performs monthly and quarterly internal process, IT, and SOX control reporting related to Procurement system user access roles, approval workflows, and system configuration
 
 
 Coordinates relationship management for third party suppliers providing diversity reporting and denied party screening
 
 
 Monitors and actions P2P Support mailbox, primary platform for Procurement system end users to request help and support with system issues
 
 
 Ensuring adherence to company procurement policies and regulations within the system.
 
 
 Monitoring for potential compliance risks and implementing corrective actions.
 
 
 Collaborates with internal Finance team to provide standard and ad hoc reporting related to Procurement system transactions
 
 
 The Manager will also assist in providing strategic goals and direction based on the vision provided by Strategic Sourcing/ Procurement leadership
 
 
 
 Other P2P Related Duties, As Required.
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ve got what it takes if you have&hellip;
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, or directly applicable experience
 
 
 8-10 years of directly related experience in procurement, accounts payable, or procurement
 
 
 Knowledge of Oracle I-Procurement preferred. But experience in other P2P platforms will suffice.
 
 
 Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
 
 
 Expertise in procurement system administration, including configuration and data management.
 
 
 Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
 
 
 Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
 
 
 Strong communication skills to effectively interact with users and stakeholders.
 
 
 Ability to train and provide support to users on system functionalities.
 
 
 
 Experience With ERP Systems And Procurement Modules Is Preferred.
 
 
 
 Exceptional task organization and follow-up skills
 
 
 High attention to detail and accuracy
 
 
 Comfortable working with staff at all levels in the organization
 
 
 Ability to foster an environment of teamwork and collaboration
 
 
 Exceptional knowledge of core business/finance process, best practices and internal controls
 
 
 Strong analytical and project management skills
 
 
 Organizational transformation experience
 
 
 Effective written and verbal communication skills.
 
 
 
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Procurement Operations Manager

Thermax Limited

<div>
 
 
 Job Title: Head &ndash; Procurement (Air Pollution Control Business)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location: Pune
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Purpose:
 
 
 
 To lead the procurement function for the Air Pollution Control (APC) business by developing and executing effective sourcing strategies, ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for project execution, with strong governance and compliance to procurement policies.
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Qualifications:
 
 
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 Education:
 
 B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Production with MBA (preferred).
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Experience:
 
 15&ndash;20 years in project procurement with at least 5&ndash;7 years in a leadership role, preferably in
 
 EPC
 
 ,
 
 environmental solutions
 
 , or
 
 industrial equipment
 
 sector.
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 Exposure to
 
 Air Pollution Control
 
 ,
 
 waste heat recovery
 
 , or
 
 thermal projects
 
 is highly desirable.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Procurement &amp; Planning:
 
 
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 Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and project timelines.
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 <li>
 Drive
 
 bulk buying
 
 and
 
 project-based procurement
 
 for long lead items and engineered bought-outs.
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 <li>
 Establish
 
 rate contracts
 
 , manage
 
 e-auctioning
 
 platforms, and oversee
 
 price benchmarking
 
 for strategic categories.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze spend data and identify cost optimization opportunities using
 
 Power BI
 
 ,
 
 ERP
 
 , and
 
 MS Excel
 
 .
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Operational Procurement:
 
 
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 Oversee day-to-day procurement of project materials including
 
 Fabrication &amp; Critical bought-out items
 
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 Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet project schedules across multiple sites and units.
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 Manage
 
 bank guarantees
 
 ,
 
 letters of credit (LCs)
 
 , and ensure compliance with financial risk mitigation tools.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Vendor &amp; Contract Management:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders (CXO Level).
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 Develop a reliable vendor base; evaluate and onboard new vendors with technical and commercial screening.
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 Negotiate contracts with suppliers and contractors; ensure contract closure, vendor evaluation, and continuous performance monitoring.
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 Resolve
 
 vendor claims
 
 ,
 
 legal disputes
 
 , and initiate
 
 legal actions
 
 when necessary in coordination with legal and finance teams.
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 <li>
 Govern all procurement contracts with adherence to
 
 credit/debit policies
 
 ,
 
 procurement policies
 
 , and
 
 contractual SLAs
 
 .
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Systems &amp; Tools:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Lead adoption and improvement of procurement processes on
 
 ERP
 
 ,
 
 PLM, DPT
 
 and data analytics through
 
 Power BI
 
 dashboards.
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 Ensure procurement records, approvals, and documentation are accurate and audit-ready.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Functional &amp; Technical Skills:
 
 
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 Strong knowledge of
 
 project procurement
 
 ,
 
 rate contracting
 
 , and
 
 e-auctions
 
 .
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 Familiarity with
 
 technical specifications
 
 of EPC/APC projects and
 
 bought-out items
 
 .
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 <li>
 Proficiency in
 
 ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle)
 
 ,
 
 MS Excel (advanced)
 
 ,
 
 Power BI
 
 , and
 
 PLM
 
 platforms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of
 
 commercial terms
 
 ,
 
 INCO terms
 
 ,
 
 BG/LCs
 
 , and
 
 import/export documentation
 
 .
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership &amp; Managerial Competencies:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Ability to lead a cross-functional team and manage diverse procurement categories.
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 Strong
 
 negotiation and persuasion
 
 skills for high-value/volume sourcing.
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 Drive
 
 team performance management
 
 ,
 
 KPI tracking
 
 , and
 
 people development
 
 through structured training and mentoring.
 </li>
 <li>
 Risk identification, mitigation planning, and
 
 strategic decision-making
 
 .
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Risk Management &amp; Compliance
 
 
 <ul>
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 Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and legal requirements.
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 Identify risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
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 Manage contracts, licenses, and documentation related to procurement.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Behavioral Skills:
 
 
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 High integrity, ethical conduct, and accountability.
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 Strong communication and stakeholder management across engineering, project management, finance, and legal functions.
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 Agility, problem-solving mindset, and focus on continuous improvement.
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 Conflict resolution and team collaboration under pressure situations.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
 
 
 <ul>
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 On-time material availability for projects
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 Procurement cost savings vs. budget
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 Rate contract/E-auctioning coverage
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 <li>
 Vendor performance index (OTIF, quality, responsiveness)
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract closure and claim resolution time
 </li>
 <li>
 Internal and external audit compliance
 </li>
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 Team engagement and capability development
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Head of Procurement

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