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Black Box

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 Location : Bangalore
 
 
 Shift : 6PM - 3AM
 
 
 Work Model : Work from Office (Mon-Fri)
 
 
 
 
 Main Role
 
 
 :
 
 Strategic sourcing
 
 of goods &amp; services by leveraging supplier&rsquo;s capabilities &amp; innovations, challenging costs , capturing market opportunities and reducing suppliers related risks
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Please apply only if you are comfortable with the Shift timing and Work Model .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Roles &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Conduct market scanning and analysis and assess industry trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
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 Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements
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 Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
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 Creation of category strategy, Project procurement plan, supplier score cards
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 Work closely with internal stakeholders, such as sales, presales, GSO,OM, finance, and legal departments, to understand their needs and requirements.
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between procurement activities and organizational goals
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 Utilize Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to design and optimize end-to-end procurement processes. Document detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each phase of procurement, ensuring clarity and consistency
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 Create detailed reports and interactive dashboards to effectively communicate insights
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 Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations to inform decision-making.
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 Partner with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven support for strategic initiatives.
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 Utilize visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView to present data in a clear and engaging manner.
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 Apply analytical tools like Excel, SQL, Python, or R to conduct advanced data analysis (preferred but not mandatory).
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 </ul>
 
 
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Strategic Procurement Manager

Saks Global

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Who We Are:
 
 
 
 Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision,
 
 The Art of You,
 
 Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own
 
 .
 
 By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.
 
 
 Saks Global Properties &amp; Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 The Director, Procurement will lead a team that supports global procurement, collaborate with cross-functional
 
 
 organizations to develop and implement effective procurement strategies, and maintain competitive advantage ensuring
 
 
 cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. This role reports to the leader of Finance, based in
 
 
 Bengaluru, India.
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 
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 Leadership: Provide guidance &amp; thought leadership across all aspects of strategic sourcing and procurement. Attract, hire and develop talent to support the goals and mission of the team.
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 Operations Management: Provide strategic oversight and governance for tactical procurement operations on a global scale.
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 Strategic Stakeholder Management: Navigate, develop, and embed relationships at multiple levels within supply base and across stakeholder base. Seek to understand and recognize business needs and challenges, building these into strategic plans and initiatives.
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 Localized Category &amp; Strategy Leadership: Ensure best-in-class procurement category strategies are developed and implemented. Work in close partnership with global category leaders to develop and oversee an effective strategic sourcing and supplier management program. Work with the supply base on innovative approaches and partnerships.
 </li>
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 Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, industry benchmarks, and the competitive landscape to make informed decisions and maintain a competitive advantage.
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 Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on procurement technology trends and support the implementation of procurement tools and systems that streamline processes and improve operations aligned to the strategy and direction of GSP technology and process improvement vision and roadmap.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Key Qualifications
 
 
 
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 12+ years of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement experience, including 6+ years in a leadership capacity
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 Broad category experience, including Technology, Marketing and Retail Operations preferred
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s/master&rsquo;s degree in finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
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 Experience in Category Management, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management and Purchasing
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 Strategic individual with exceptional stakeholder engagement, critical thinking, communication and negotiation skills
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 Demonstrated expertise in managing and nurturing senior leadership relationships, including suppliers, clients and internal teams, to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with business objectives
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 Strong understanding of business operations and financial principles, with the ability to assess market trends, develop budgets, and make data-driven decisions to achieve business objectives
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 Outstanding team building and leadership skills
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Your Life And Career At Saks Global
 
 
 
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 Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
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 Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
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 Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
 
 
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 </ul>
 Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

Google

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 Minimum qualifications:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
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 2 years of experience in program or project management.
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 2 years of experience with manufacturing, supply chain management, or fulfillment planning and execution in a New Product Introduction (NPI) role.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Preferred qualifications:
 
 
 
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 5 years of experience in program management within supply chain management and procurement, and in driving procurement processes, including metrics calculation, benchmarking, business process design, and stakeholder management.
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 Experience with end-to-end procurement processes, invoicing, and financial reconciliation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones on business process enhancements.
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 Experience in driving improvement and LEAN Supply Chain Methodologies.
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 Experience with systems including Kinaxis, E2Open, ERP systems, and Supply Chain Planning.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 About the job
 
 A problem isn&rsquo;t truly solved until it&rsquo;s solved for all. That&rsquo;s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you&rsquo;ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish &mdash; working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines. Google Cloud accelerates every organization&rsquo;s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google&rsquo;s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead and optimize procurement operations, owning metrics and scaling for future growth. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for procurement systems such as Kinaxis, SAP and E2open, providing support for escalations and business deliverables.
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 Drive invoice resolution and manage business-critical category-specific programs, ensuring end-to-end ownership and alignment. Make decisions and drive actions.
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 Manage multiple programs and projects, ensuring timely delivery, progress reporting, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment.
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 Design and implement Supply Chain solutions, translating business requirements into functional and technical designs, overseeing deployment, and providing operational support.
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 Build trusted relationships with program stakeholders, including managing expectations of program stakeholders and provide insights to help them make decisions.
 
 
 
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 Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .
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Program Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain and Operations

ZEISS India

<div>
 
 
 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 The Procurement Manager will lead procurement strategy and sourcing activities for Real Estate and Workplace Services across Zeiss offices, labs, and manufacturing locations. This role focuses on achieving cost efficiency, supplier performance excellence, sustainability compliance, and supporting Zeiss&rsquo; global operational expansion. The position requires close collaboration with Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Engineering, Legal, EHS, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable, high-quality workplace environments aligned with the Zeiss brand and scientific precision standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Category Strategy &amp; Sourcing
 
 
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 Develop and execute category strategies for Real Estate &amp; Workplace Services aligned with Zeiss global sourcing frameworks.
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 Lead end-to-end sourcing for:
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 Office expansions, relocations &amp; refurbishment projects
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 Construction &amp; interior fit-outs
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 Facilities Management services (MEP/AMC, HVAC, housekeeping, cafeteria, landscaping, pest control)
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 Security services and office supplies contracts
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 Conduct cost benchmarking, market analysis, and supply risk assessments to inform sourcing decisions.
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 Deliver measurable savings and value creation while maintaining Zeiss&rsquo; quality and compliance standards.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Supplier &amp; Contract Management
 
 
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 Manage strategic suppliers, ensuring consistent performance and continuous improvement.
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 Drive RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization in collaboration with Legal.
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 Track supplier SLAs, KPIs, escalation plans, incident resolution, and corrective action measures.
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 Ensure suppliers adhere to Zeiss sustainability, EHS, data privacy, and ethical procurement policies.
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 Real Estate &amp; Workplace Collaboration
 
 
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 Partner with Corporate Real Estate (CRE) and Workplace teams to plan and execute site development and facility upgrade projects.
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 Support lease evaluation and negotiation for site expansions, new office setups, and renewals.
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 Develop procurement project plans, track timelines, manage documentation, and ensure on-time execution.
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 Stakeholder &amp; Business Partner Management
 
 
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 Act as a strategic advisor to Facility Operations, Engineering, and Business units regarding vendor proposals and commercial terms.
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 Align procurement initiatives with financial targets, workplace experience goals, and operational continuity.
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 Present sourcing recommendations, business cases, and cost models to leadership for approvals.
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 Compliance, Governance &amp; Sustainability
 
 
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 Ensure full adherence to Zeiss Procurement Governance Framework and audit controls.
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 Maintain supplier risk registers; implement mitigation and performance improvement actions.
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 Contribute to Zeiss sustainability &amp; supplier diversity initiatives, including low-emission operations and responsible sourcing.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline (MBA preferred).
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 5&ndash;10 years of procurement experience with strong exposure to Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, or Workplace Services.
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 Experience within regulated, high-quality, or technology-driven environments (e.g., medical devices, manufacturing, R&amp;D) preferred.
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 Demonstrated expertise in commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier governance.
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 Strong project management experience in multi-site / cross-functional environments.
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 Key Skills
 
 
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 Category strategy &amp; cost modeling
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 Vendor governance &amp; relationship management
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 Strong negotiation &amp; commercial judgment
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 Cross-functional stakeholder alignment
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 Project execution in time-sensitive environments
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 Excellent communication and presentation ability
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 High standards of integrity, compliance, and attention to detail
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 </ul>
 
 
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Procurement Lead

Stripe

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 About Stripe
 
 
 
 Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies&mdash;from the world&rsquo;s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups&mdash;use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone&rsquo;s reach while doing the most important work of your career.
 
 
 
 About Procurement
 
 
 
 Procurement is part of Stripe Finance and owns the full supplier lifecycle and buying journey. The team sources and evaluates new vendors, renews and negotiates engagements with existing suppliers, and leads third‑party risk management and compliance activities to ensure suppliers meet Stripe&rsquo;s standards. Procurement also drafts, reviews, and approves supplier contract structures and terms, aligned with Stripe&rsquo;s risk appetite and legal requirements.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a dynamic Manager to join our global Procurement team and help us drive highly efficient processes, innovative solutions, and operational excellence in support of Stripe&rsquo;s supplier ecosystem.
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll do
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced Procurement professional to focus on establishing trusted business partner relationships across Stripe with a &ldquo;users first&rdquo; approach to ensure early and active participation across the full lifecycle of strategic sourcing, third party risk management, and compliant supplier contracting, including: supporting the category plans of the Sourcing leads, sourcing strategies, RFx execution, supplier evaluation, selection and oversee the ongoing operations of the third party risk management, contract negotiations and contract lifecycle management, and continuous improvements. You will play a critical role in ensuring Stripe's procurement efforts align with our operational principles by contributing to our sustainable growth while fostering strong, ethical supplier relationships.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Strategy Development: Collaborate with Procurement leadership to define and execute the strategic vision of the Global Procurement Center, aligning it with the overall organizational goals.
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 Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of subject matter experts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development consistent with Stripe Operating and Leadership principles.
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 Operational Excellence: Partner with Procurement and Finance teams to develop, implement or improve processes and share best practices throughout the organization. Regularly report on process performance with key stakeholders and provide/gather service feedback.
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 Innovation: Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends and technologies, and lead efforts to pilot, adopt, and integrate innovative solutions into the organization.
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 Collaboration: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration within the team and with other departments, breaking down silos and promoting a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
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 Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance metrics to measure the impact and effectiveness of the team's initiatives and activities, ensuring continuous improvement.
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 Quality Assurance: Establish quality control and assurance standards to maintain high-quality output from the team, maintaining a strong focus on excellence and compliance.
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 Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote the team's mission and secure buy-in from key decision-makers.
 
 
 
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 Who you are
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
 
 
 
 Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
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 A minimum of 15+ years of experience in indirect sourcing, procurement, category management, third party risk, supplier contracting or a related field
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 Proven negotiation skills and a track record of achieving significant cost savings and supplier value without compromising on quality or service
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and interpret complex data
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 Experience in supplier contracting with a solid understanding of standard commercial terms and conditions to mitigate risks and create clear service level agreements
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 Leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to elevate ambitions and influence cross-functional and internal team members
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 Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to represent Stripe effectively by interfacing with and influencing experienced business leaders
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 Demonstrated experience successfully partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
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 Self-disciplined, diligent, proactive and detail oriented
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 You Will Also Likely Have (not Required)
 
 
 
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 Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practice
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 Comfort with a rapid pace of change, complexity, and working across matrixed functions, preferably within a fast-paced technology or financial services environment
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 Strategic mindset with the ability to make sound business decisions based on data and analytics
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 Understanding or experience with e-procurement tools and systems (e.g., Zip, Ironclad, Oracle, etc.)
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 Familiarity with the fintech industry and its supply chain and procurement challenges
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 In-office expectations
 
 
 Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in-office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.
 
 
 Pay and benefits
 
 
 Stripe does not yet include pay ranges in job postings in every country. Stripe strongly values pay transparency and is working toward pay transparency globally.
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Global Procurement Center Manager

Intuit

<div>
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 Intuit Global Sourcing &amp; Procurement (GSP) is transforming Source-to-Report processes and technology to create a seamless digital procurement experience for employees, enhance performance in our strategic partners, and amplify value delivered for One Intuit. As we adapt to the changing demands of our procurement landscape with controls, compliance and talent considerations, and as we position our reimagined procurement organization to enable both Intuit&rsquo;s evolution as an AI-driven expert platform and Finance&rsquo;s transformation to accelerate sustainable value, the Shared Services Group Manager will play a pivotal role leading the overall strategy and operating rhythm of our move to a dedicated capability center focused on the effectiveness, efficiency and experience utilizing both in-house and third party talent to execute business processes across procurement.
 
 
 The Shared Services Group Manager will serve as a strategic leader and steward, requiring strong business acumen and knowledge of the procurement function and its supporting business processes, with experience operationalizing shared services to effectively consolidate, optimize, standardize and transform our processes, while bringing continuous improvements and best practices to bear based on internal/external insights and performance management of talent. Key responsibilities include developing and operationalizing the target state operating model taking full advantage of third party staff augmentation while evaluating optimization opportunities leveraging in-house employees, partnering with procurement process owners and subject matter experts to standardize and achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency with current state outsourced service provider talent, while shaping the future state automation roadmap drawing on synergies across the Intuit ecosystem with AI-assisted experiences. Operational leadership of Intuit&rsquo;s procurement function demands a proactive self-starter capable of driving change. The outcomes significantly impact crucial corporate-level objectives, influencing various business units and functional groups within Intuit.
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership and Strategy
 
 :
 
 
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 Cultivates and coordinates relationships with Sourcing, Procurement, Data &amp; Automation, Controls &amp; Compliance, and Finance stakeholders, with ability to interact with senior leaders to provide strategic guidance or support decision-making.
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 Adept at assessing current state staffing composition, exploring various degrees of captive center vs. OSP strategy, and making recommendations based on a transformational vision.
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 Develops and executes the vision for a best in class shared services procurement program, keeping the customer experience at the forefront while seeking automation and AI-assisted solutions as velocity drivers for GSP. Develops the plan, operational roadmap, and goals in service to that vision.
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 Creates buoyancy for Sourcing, Procurement and Travel &amp; Expense business process owners, acting as the local oversight for OSPs/employees while enabling process owners to maintain governance of the process.
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 Collaborates across Intuit to leverage resources and knowledge to solve problems and achieve results.
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 Role-models execution with velocity, agility, and excellence.
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 Partners with international teams to ensure globally compliant and locally relevant policies and procedures.
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 Makes pivotal decisions that necessitate collaboration, engagement, and accountability with business and technical leaders, as well as executives across the organization.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Shared Services Leadership:
 
 
 
 
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 Partners with GSP Leaders, process owners, and OSPs to determine maturity of procurement people, processes and controls against target maturity required to deliver GSP&rsquo;s benefits and goals
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 Designs, builds and implements the operating model necessary to realize GSP&rsquo;s target state, including optimizing the current state to free-up high value resources, developing the strategy to reduce OSP footprint, evolving the shared services center to a follow the sun model, and driving transactional work to AI/automation.
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 Responsible for the development, management, optimization and scaling of partner performance management of our OSPs, including budget/forecast management and staffing plans.
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 Ensures quality, velocity and compliance of procurement standard operating procedures including purchase order and invoice processing, expense auditing, and help desk operations, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the organization.
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 Provides direct management and oversight of the procurement help desk including the development and optimization of our knowledge base that enables both AI-assisted chat and our ability to get end users in the hands of human experts when they need it.
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 Identifies potential risks, ensuring compliance with company policies, and preventing unauthorized expenditures.
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 Collaborates with GSP International Procurement, Controls &amp; Compliance, International Accounting and Compliance and other business partners to support regulatory compliance reporting and audits as required.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 People Management:
 
 
 
 
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 Provides oversight and local management of ~6 teams comprised of 50+ contingent workers supporting critical business operations
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills, behaviors &amp; competencies:
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Excellent interpersonal skills; can effectively interface and collaborate with employees at all levels
 </li>
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 Adept and resilient within a high-change environment focused on long term opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Solution-oriented with a data-led and data-driven approach
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactive, action-oriented self-starter
 </li>
 <li>
 Exhibits high levels of judgment, innovation and creativity; is a critical thinker
 </li>
 <li>
 Effective use of inquiry and advocacy to work through barriers
 </li>
 <li>
 Coupa, Concur, Amazon Business and other P2P systems experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical, written and communication skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent documentation and requirements analysis with experience developing and/or presenting business cases
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently as well as lead and collaborate in cross-functional team environments
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in collaboration and productivity systems such as Microsoft Applications, Google Drive, Salesforce, Smartsheet and Slack
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 10-15 years industry expertise with excellent operations and program management skills, including relevant experience leading a global shared services procurement program and managing OSPs
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of the procurement industry, supplier operations and source selections
 </li>
 <li>
 Customer-focused with strong communication, coordination, and planning skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent analytical skills and ability to make recommendations to senior leadership based on data
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to apply judgment to balance policy with achievement of business objectives and user experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to influence and gain alignment with others to change the thinking
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with procurement technology and tools including e-procurement platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Availability to directly support and interact with multiple international business units
 </li>
 <li>
 Culturally aware; experience communicating with a global audience
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or other quantitative discipline
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working in the High-Tech or Financial Services sector preferred
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit&reg;: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:
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Manager 3, Procurement

Siemens

<div>
 
 Hello Visionary!
 
 
 
 We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We&rsquo;re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you&rsquo;d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We&rsquo;re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!
 
 
 
 We are looking for
 
 
 Project Procurement Manager &ndash; Customer Services (Global/India)
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll make a difference by
 
 
 
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 Strategic Global Sourcing &amp; Supplier Management: Develop and implement global procurement strategies for complex train service projects, with focus on locomotives, identifying key suppliers and building a strong international supplier base focused on quality and reliability for parts, maintenance, and overhaul services.
 </li>
 <li>
 Value-Driven Negotiation &amp; Cost Optimization: Leading negotiations to secure optimal terms, conditions, and pricing, driving continuous cost-saving initiatives and value engineering while upholding stringent quality standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Project &amp; Risk Management: Integrate procurement activities into project timelines, collaborating closely with project managers and engineering teams, and proactively identifying/mitigating risks to enhance project efficiency and profitability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key interface, ensuring smooth communication and alignment among international project teams, engineering, sales, legal, and logistics stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and execution to monitoring, ensuring compliance with Siemens policies and legal requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cultural Connection &amp; Partnership Building: Bridge communication gaps and foster strong relationships with diverse internal and external partners across various time zones and cultural backgrounds, especially for European projects.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Desired Skills:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Educational Background: A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A master&rsquo;s degree would be beneficial!
 </li>
 <li>
 Procurement Expertise: Significant professional experience (typically 8-12 years) in project procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management within a complex industrial environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Rail Industry Insight (Crucial!): Demonstrated, in-depth experience within the Rail and/or Locomotive industry, specifically in customer services, aftermarket, or MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) procurement. You know your way around a locomotive/train!
 </li>
 <li>
 Global Project Experience: Proven track record of managing procurement for international projects, with a strong understanding of global supply chains, customs, and logistics, particularly in a European context.
 </li>
 <li>
 Communication Champion: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in English (both written and verbal). You can articulate complex ideas clearly, influence stakeholders, and build rapport effortlessly across cultures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic Negotiator &amp; Analytical Problem-Solver: Leverage strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to inform superior negotiation and influencing skills, consistently achieving favorable, data-driven outcomes in complex and challenging situations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Tech Savvy: Proficiency in SAP or other major ERP systems, and comfortable with procurement-specific software and tools.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborative, proactive Drive: A results-oriented self-starter who adeptly manages multiple priorities and delivers under pressure, while also embodying a collaborative spirit to foster cross-departmental and teamwork within multicultural, matrix organizations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Travel Ready: Willingness to travel national and international as required to meet with suppliers and project teams (approximately 15-20%).
 
 
 </li>
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 Join us and be yourself!
 
 
 
 We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.
 
 
 
 Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.
 
 
 
 This role is based in Bangalore. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.
 
 
 Find out more about mobility at: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/mobility.html and about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers
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