supplier relationship manager

<div>Location: REMOTE based in the United States. Preferred locations: Atlanta, Charlotte, Austin.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
JLL is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Category Manager, JLL Marketplace in our Digital Business Line to develop and manage facilities goods supplier relationships for our JLL Marketplace business. Suppliers consist of large B2B products distributors and manufacturers that service the facilities management space. Categories of MRO spend include, but are not limited to Plumbing, HVAC, Lighting, Tools, and construction supplies. Primary areas of focus will be category strategy development, supplier relationship management, program development and enablement, and support of strategic growth within responsible categories and supplier partnerships. Developing supplier strategies, leveraging JLL scale, building new supplier relationships, identifying and bringing forward market innovations, supporting client solutioning and providing overall value to stakeholders in support of the business will be this position&rsquo;s mission.
This position entails working with various users and influencers across multiples levels of the organization, and the successful candidate will require the independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload. Position is virtual/home office; but Austin, Atlanta, or Charlotte area is highly preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>
Supports development and implementation of MRO category strategy for JLL Marketplace</li><li>
Develops and drives distribution &amp; manufacturer strategies within assigned sub-categories to meet financial, strategic, and overall business objectives</li><li>
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Category Management and primary relationship manager for distributor &amp; manufacturer partners, ensuring mutually aligned growth goals and objectives</li><li>
Support contracting and negotiation strategies to optimize supply partnerships and maximize value to our clients and stakeholders</li><li>
Uses data, market and industry intelligence to analyze category and partnership health and competitiveness to develop solutions that drive cost savings, process improvements, supply optimization, operational efficiencies and Responsible Procurement.</li><li>
Development and implementation of category and supplier programs &ndash; inclusive of scope development, marketing strategy support and commercial enablement</li><li>
Identify risk and provide proactive solutions for risk mitigation and supply contingency, aligned to overall category strategy.</li><li>
Support assigned distribution partners in maintaining quality of catalog content through JLL Marketplace Product Team tools and processes.</li><li>
Prepare high quality papers and presentations for use with internal and external stakeholders and/or teams, as required</li></ul>
QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>
Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or combination of relevant work experience and education</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited institution in business or engineering - supply chain, sourcing and procurement, industrial sales or operations background strongly preferred.</li><li>
Experience with contract management, project management, account management and supplier relationship management</li><li>
Understanding of B2B product procurement systems and knowledge of emerging procurement technologies is highly desirable.</li><li>
Professional yet personable demeanor with communication skills (verbal and written) to successfully communicate with and influence clients&rsquo; and suppliers&rsquo; representatives, internal business stakeholders and team members</li><li>
Detail oriented with strong analytical skills</li><li>
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Windows; MS Office, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.</li><li>
Able to maintain confidentiality, utilize judgment, and work with minimal supervision</li><li>
Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to adapt for urgent business needs.</li></ul></div>

Category Manager, JLL Marketplace

H L HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

Full job descriptionWe are seeking an experienced Purchase Manager with expertise in supplier relationship management, sourcing raw materials and finished goods, and optimizing procurement processes. Candidate should have Experience in Pharma Industries.<ul><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of goods.</li><li>Identify and onboard reliable suppliers for raw materials and finished goods.</li><li>Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure the best deals.</li><li>Source raw materials and finished goods from domestic and international markets.</li><li>Prepare PO, Coordinate with Supplier fom Timely delivery.</li><li>Monitor stock to prevent shortages or overstock situations.</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards</li><li>Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier agreements.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and finance, to meet company objectives</li></ul>Good Communication SkillsJob Type: Full-timeSchedule:<ul><li>Day shift</li></ul>Supplemental Pay:<ul><li>Yearly bonus</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>total work: 2 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;15,000.00 - &#8377;30,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Cell phone reimbursement</li><li>Commuter assistance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Internet reimbursement</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Purchase Manager

Air Liquide

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
</h2><ul><li>Support the Regional Category Manager in development of category strategy (for Local/Hub categories).
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Define and implement category strategy (for local categories).
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Implement the category strategic procurement process for local/hub suppliers.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Provide insight into specific local /hub suppliers, markets and business factors; ensure compliance with global policy.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Interface between the local/hub business and the category, and be first contact for suppliers
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>For local categories, define category strategy based on internal present and future requirements utilizing supplier and competitor market analysis, local HOP and key business stakeholders.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Ensure deployment and maintenance of local category strategy in all entities.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Manage contracts and supplier relationship in the long term.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Be accountable for the procurement performance related to his/her portfolio
</li></ul>Resolve issues related to supplier in his/her portfolio.
 
 
<ul><li>The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the sourcing strategy of equipment/materials/services in the specified local category. Jointly with the Operations, the Sourcing Specialist has the responsibility to prepare the Annual Sourcing Strategy/Plan, based on business objectives and the need to improve safety, quality, reliability, on-time Delivery, competitiveness or reduce risks related to product supply. Sourcing Specialist is in charge of overseeing local category management and ensures central-local collaboration in Coordinated/Enforced categories.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>The sourcing plan shall primarily focus on supplier qualification (new or extension), frame agreement, co-development, alliances, early partnering on key projects. The Sourcing Specialist focuses on identifying and partnering &laquo; Best Class &raquo; suppliers, offering innovative technology solutions at a competitive price. The Sourcing Specialist is accountable for the supplier market analysis, besides their responsibilities to deploy the sourcing strategy on key categories, thus improving safety, quality, reliability, on-time delivery, competitiveness or reduce risks related to product supply. The Sourcing Specialist is expected to negotiate frame contracts for local suppliers and manage strategic relationships
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>He/She collaborates with the critical vendors to enhance transparency and integration, better (Quality) control of sub-vendors as well as competitiveness opportunities. Enhanced interaction will enable to decrease significantly our procurement costs through a Design-To-Cost approach, an adjustment of the scope of supply (with the vendors focusing on their core competencies) and a development of a new supply approach on sub-components such as motors etc. (e.g.: Technical, Price agreement).
</li></ul><div>Accountabilities &amp; related Activities
<ul><li>Manage local spend in the category
</li><li>Perform rigorous analysis on local category cost base and suppliers to ensure delivery of spend and efficiency targets
</li><li>Ensure supply to the business and execution of local procurement
</li><li>Own, manage and negotiate local supplier relationships and take sourcing decisions
</li><li>Manage local supplier performance (performance to SLAs, continuous improvement &ndash; cost and innovation)
</li><li>Stay abreast of market conditions and trends (including global pricing benchmarks) to inform strategy and ensure supply continuity
</li><li>Define and implement a local category strategy if required
</li><li>Implement best practice category management techniques
</li><li>Implement standards, processes and tools consistent with overall procurement function
</li><li>Comply with overall procurement spend and preferred supplier policies, and monitor compliance of business end users
</li><li>Participate in the local and central skill development plan activities
</li></ul>1. Category Strategy
<ul><li>Define 3 years local category strategy including the supplier strategy for its scope
</li><li>In close cooperation with Stakeholders, establish yearly ambition and its updates (within the target and rolling forecast processes)
</li><li>Implement and manage the local category strategy
</li><li>Liaise with other HUB Category Managers / clusters / countries counterparts to ensure alignment on sourcing initiatives and priorities, as well as assessing practices for consideration in own efforts
</li><li>Analyze current procurement portfolio, spend, supply base, contracts for the local entity
</li><li>Analyze industry market profile and key suppliers, TCO drivers
</li><li>Identify Risks &amp; Opportunities
</li><li>Perform internal and external benchmarks in relationship with the Procurement Performance Manager
</li><li>Identify short term opportunities (volumes consolidation, bundling) and long term opportunities (standardization, etc) and consolidate needs (OPEX and CAPEX), establish RFx planning
</li></ul>2. Sourcing execution &amp; Contract Management
<ul><li>Analyse requirements and challenge specifications with requesters
</li><li>Identify potential suppliers and propose the list to requesters
</li><li>Launch RFx to pre-selected suppliers and deploy the process of suppliers selection (technical and commercial) with requesters
</li><li>Analyze offers using TCO and &quot;Should Cost&quot; approaches, make scenarios and propose short list of suppliers based on fact-based and agreed criteria to requesters
</li><li>Select suppliers and negotiate contracts/purchase orders in alignment with Regional Category Managers
</li><li>Communicate and explain contracts to Spot Buyers / Requisitioners and finance team for deployment and appropriate execution, including Purchase Requisition to Purchase order creation in the system.
</li><li>Communicate contracts to internal customers (Supply chain)
</li><li>Establish measures and controls to ensure and track successful implementation of the contract in collaboration with Procurement Performance Manager
</li><li>Follow and manage contract implementation (application of price escalation formulas, volume rebate collection, products and services portfolio management, progress clauses, renewal etc.), including
</li><li>Update of procurement database (contracts, catalogues...)
</li><li>Define and periodically review buying channels
</li><li>Manage incidents and claims
</li></ul>3. Suppliers relationship management
<ul><li>Lead SRM activities for key suppliers of his/her category (supplier strategy, evaluations, review and audit, innovation initiatives, internal promotion of supplier, supplier days)
</li><li>Understand (and in some cases is involved in) the strategy of his/her most important suppliers
</li><li>Animate the supplier qualification and audit process in collaboration with Inspection teams, HSEQ and Technical experts
</li><li>Support in Corporate Social Program (CSP) nomination process (validation)
</li><li>Lead supplier risk identification and mitigation to ensure compliance with risk mapping regulation.
</li><li>Manage supplier qualification and system on-boarding in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
</li><li>Facilitate introduction of suppliers to company level stakeholders
</li></ul>4. Stakeholders management
<ul><li>Develop and manage relationship with internal customers to ensure deployment of category strategies
</li><li>Develop internal customer feedback on category strategies
</li><li>Develop internal customer feedback regarding Supplier Performance
</li><li>Lead working sessions with internal customers to identify TCO reduction opportunities
</li><li>Develop proactive proximity and build recognition of the procurement function with internal customers
</li></ul>5. Continuous Improvement
<ul><li>Conduct periodic surveys to measure internal customer feedback for continuous improvement in collaboration with the Procurement Performance Manager
</li><li>Get suggestions from suppliers to improve AL processes and develop innovations originating from suppliers
</li><li>Undertake corrective actions with suppliers to improve performance (e.g. Supplier development programs, progress plans,&hellip;) and track progress
</li><li>Undertake corrective actions with Functions to improve contract compliance
</li><li>Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further TCO/TVO reduction opportunities: standardization, joint process improvement opportunities, value engineering, etc
</li><li>Identify opportunities for automating Purchase Orders (catalogues, Open PO, Blanket Purchase Orders, etc.)
</li><li>Analyze spot buying reduction opportunities, define and implement corrective actions
</li></ul>6. Reporting
<ul><li>Consolidate and present Category Management action plan to his/her Management
</li><li>Provide periodic activity reporting to his/her Management on actual and projected savings related to his/her categories
</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">___________________
</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Are you a MATCH?
</h2><div>Education:
Bachelors degree in business/finance/economics.
Language:
English.
<div>Knowledge and Knowhow specific to the job
<ul><li>Be Act Engage
</li><li>Category &amp; Sourcing Strategy (Must have)
</li><li>Category &amp; Market Expertise (Must have)
</li><li>Supplier Selection, Qualification &amp; Relationship (Must have)
</li><li>Negotiations &amp; Contract Knowledge (Must have)
</li><li>Performance &amp; Process Management (Data, KPI &amp; Digital Tools) (Must have)
</li><li>Planification &amp; Expediting (Good to have)
</li><li>Financial Analysis (Transversal) (Should have)
</li><li>Project Management (Transversal) (Must have
</li><li>Data analysis.
</li></ul><div>Complementary Capabilities
<ul><li>Thinking &amp; Partnering strategically
</li><li>Influencing for Change
</li><li>Managing conflict
</li><li>Analysing and solving problems
</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills. 
</li></ul> 
 
</div></div></div>Our Differences make our Performance 
 
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
 
 
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.</div>

Sourcing Specialist

Confidential

<div>
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 The Procurement Manager plays a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management processes. This role ensures that the organization secures the best value, quality, and service from suppliers while maintaining compliance with company standards and policies. The Procurement Manager drives cost efficiency, strengthens supplier relationships, and contributes to the organization&rsquo;s long-term strategic growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives and operational needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage the full procurement cycle: supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and performance monitoring.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and strategic partners to ensure consistent quality and reliability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead supplier negotiations to optimize pricing, terms, and service delivery while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments to forecast demand and align procurement activities.
 </li>
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 Monitor and analyze market trends to identify potential risks and opportunities in sourcing.
 </li>
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 Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service.
 </li>
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 Develop and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and compliance with local and international regulations.
 </li>
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 Oversee vendor performance evaluation, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 </li>
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 Manage and mentor the procurement team to build organizational capability and ensure operational excellence.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 <ul>
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s degree or professional certification such as CIPS is preferred).
 </li>
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 Minimum 7&ndash;10 years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
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 Proven expertise in contract management, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
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 Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze data, budgets, and cost structures.
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 Experience within retail, luxury goods, FMCG, or a multinational environment is highly desirable.
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 Knowledge of ERP systems and procurement software tools.
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 Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Procurement Manager

Design Cafe

<div>
 
 Designcafe is looking to hire Category Manager - Tiles &amp; Sanitary ware.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description: Category Manager &ndash; Tiles &amp; Sanitary ware
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Bangalore
 
 
 
 Reporting To:
 
 Business head /VP Category.
 
 
 
 About The Bathroom Co.
 
 
 
 The Bathroom Co. is redefining bathroom makeovers in India with a standardized, design-first and execution-ready approach. We partner with top suppliers and deliver hassle-free, high-quality bathroom renovations at scale.
 
 
 We are looking for a
 
 Category Manager &ndash; Tiles &amp; Sanitary ware
 
 to own supplier relationships, drive sourcing efficiency, and ensure seamless supply for our growing business.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Category Ownership:
 
 Lead the tiles &amp; sanitary ware category strategy including product selection, pricing, and supplier development.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Supplier Management:
 
 Identify, onboard, and manage key suppliers/manufacturers in the tiles and sanitary ware ecosystem (domestic &amp; import).
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Negotiation:
 
 Drive cost efficiencies by negotiating pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements while ensuring quality benchmarks are met.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Supply Chain Execution:
 
 Ensure supplier adherence to SLAs on lead time, quality, and delivery commitments.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Inventory Planning:
 
 Work with operations to ensure right product availability while balancing working capital.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Market Intelligence:
 
 Track industry trends, competitor sourcing, and pricing benchmarks to keep The Bathroom Co. ahead of the curve.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Cross-Functional Collaboration:
 
 Partner with design, operations, and project management teams to align supply with customer demand and project timelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Compliance &amp; Documentation:
 
 Ensure contracts, MoUs, and supplier documentation are maintained and compliant.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Desired Profile
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Experience:
 
 5&ndash;8 years of experience in sourcing, category management, or vendor management within
 
 tiles, sanitary ware, or allied building materials
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Background:
 
 Prior work with large retailers (Home Improvement, Organized Tile/Sanitary ware Retail Chains) or within sourcing/procurement teams of major tile/sanitary ware brands.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Skills:
 
 </li>
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 Strong negotiation &amp; relationship management skills.
 </li>
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 Deep understanding of vendor ecosystems in tiles &amp; sanitary ware.
 </li>
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 Analytical mindset with ability to drive cost and efficiency improvements.
 </li>
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 Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Why Join Us
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Be part of a fast-growing, disruptive brand in the $3.6B+ bathroom makeover market.
 </li>
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 Opportunity to shape and scale a core category from the ground up.
 </li>
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 Work with a dynamic founding team with proven experience in home improvement and interiors.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Category Manager

VA Global LLC

1. Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.2. Sourcing materials, equipment, and services for the Facilities Management company in an efficient and cost-effective manner.3. Analyse business spend across multiple categories.4. Strategic sourcing of products and services to achieve savings target.5. Negotiate with suppliers with heavy emphasis on quality, delivery, and cost.6. Manage the tender process from start to finish including writing the tender, managing relationships and clarifications, consolidating, and analysing responses, undertaking commercial negotiations and evaluations, formulating, and documenting recommendations and implementing contract agreements.7. Support the Asst. Procurement Manager to create and develop a long-term plan and strategy for the developmentof key categories.8. Support the Asst. Procurement Manager with the management of rebates from suppliers which will include, but not limit to, tracking, reporting, collection, dispute resolution, etc.9. Pro-active and strategic supplier relationship &amp; performance management.10. Proficiency in procurement analysis and comparison techniques.11. Skilled in Commercial negotiations including payment terms, price, warranty, inflation, municipality charges, permit costs, variations etc.12. Pre-qualification of suppliers via review and validation (including due diligence) of questionnaire and supporting documentation.13. Maintaining an appropriate and suitable approved supplier list that caters for the business needs and geographical requirements.14. Ensuring supplier compliance with scope / specifications, contract T&amp;C&rsquo;s, applicable legislation, client requirements etc.15. Identification of sourcing requirement i.e. specification, scheduling / attending site visits, supplier clarifications etc.16. &#9642; Sourcing annual and reactive requirements based on the relevant material / service specifications using established procurement methodology.17. &#9642; Work closely with the Stores officer to oversee and support with maintaining target inventory levels.18. &#9642; PR to PO validation and conversion (in line with company policies) and processing of emergency purchase orders as necessary.19. &#9642; PO management i.e. release of PO, supplier clarifications, follow up for material / services delivery etc.20. &#9642; Post contract management with operations: monthly site visits, escalations, identifying / resolving issues, supplier feedback / evaluation, variations etc.21. &#9642; Internal stakeholder management.22. &#9642; Maintaining market specific knowledge: holding regular supplier meeting (existing and new), attending trade shows, doing market research, keeping up to date with technological advancements and innovations.23. &#9642; Enforcing and monitoring internal governance in relation to the following: delegation of authority, budget availability, confirming purchase necessity, competitive selection and robust comparison processes, ethical behaviour etc.24. &#9642; Conduct procurement activity in accordance with stated ethics, CSR and other procurement and legal policies.25. &#9642; To act as a role model of professional procurement practice, delivering high quality solutions to meet the needs of the organisation.26. &#9642; Select and develop suppliers to achieve world-class results on quality, delivery, and cost.27. &#9642; Demonstrate a business mindset with sustainable results.28. &#9642; Develop and implement action plans to continuously improve suppliers.29. &#9642; Lead the operations team in identifying and quantifying risk and opportunity in the business.Role Specification/ Qualification Experience1. 5+ years&rsquo; experience in inventory management.2. Minimum 1-2 years UAE working experience preferred.3. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with English as medium of graduation.4. Relevant professional qualifications.5. Negotiation, tender and strategic sourcing experience.6. At least 1-2 years&rsquo; experience in the FM market mandatory.7. Engineering background or degree will be an added advantage.Knowledge and Special Skills1. &#9642; Good computer skills.2. &#9642; Business wide category and spend management (across a range of categories) &#9642; Strategic sourcing3. &#9642; Writing tender documents e.g., RFI, RFP, ITT etc4. &#9642; Developing and managing SLA&rsquo;s and KPI mechanisms.5. &#9642; Managing tender process from start to completion6. &#9642; Proficiency in using ERP software.7. &#9642; Must possess good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.8. &#9642; Persuasive contract / pricing negotiation9. &#9642; Data analysis10. &#9642; Composing and documenting logical and thorough recommendations11. &#9642; Supplier relationship management12. &#9642; Understanding of framework agreements and how todrive value from themJob Specific Professional Competencies:Candidates are required to possess the following competencies:1. &#9642; Clear and effective communication in spoken and written English2. &#9642; Computer literate with specific knowledge of MS Word &amp; Excel3. &#9642; Strong numeracy and data analysis skills4. &#9642; Strong problem solving, decision making, organization and planning, leadership, and analytical skills.5. &#9642; Ability to handle large complex assignments and prioritise based on organization&rsquo;s objectives.6. &#9642; Effective report writing skills7. &#9642; Capable to make logical and informed decisions8. &#9642; Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills9. &#9642; Arabic / Hindi / Urdu language skills are an added advantage in this role.Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs1.00 per yearWork Location: In person

Procurement / Buyer Officer with Facility Management Experience ONLY

Cummins

<div>DESCRIPTION
Conduct complex analysis of markets, supply chains, and supply case. Apply analysis to sourcing process improvement initiatives, identify qualified suppliers, and execute sound source selection processes. Regularly interface with suppliers and maintain supplier relationships. Source specialized items and execute complex sourcing strategies in accordance with agreed upon sourcing strategy/plans at the optimum cost, quality and relationship. Understand how key purchasing principles are used toward assuring supply. Independently carry out sourcing activities with full consideration for the impact of those activities on the end-to-end supply chain. Participate in sourcing and category commodity strategy formulation. Analyze complex sourcing and purchasing initiatives and processes in support of the delivery of cost effective and high quality goods and services. Prepare and present to senior leadership recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action. Ensure consistent application of sourcing procedures and processes. Provide guidance for purchasing/sourcing management in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, industry and market analysis, process analysis, and model building. Lead a team of sourcing analysts and specialists at the business unit category or international purchasing organization (IPO) regional level. Negotiate select contracts, understand the importance of compliance, and alert management to situations that can pose risk to Cummins. Establish and control product and service costs using functional tools to deliver and track products and services at competitive prices. Ensure competitiveness of Cummins products in out markets while preserving desired margins and identify value creation opportunities. Avoid supplier engagement that may compromise supplier sourcing, selection, and management processes and seek counsel to ensure compliance. Establish category strategy using Total Value Performance (TPV) approach to define the Supply Base, Tooling and Technology Strategy to meet all current and future company needs. Manage risk and inclusion of diverse suppliers. Create contracts to cover commercial and legal relationship between Cummins and the supplier, and develop a mutually agreed and legally approved contract created using Contract Management and Negotiation Excellence skills. Define a category&rsquo;s key/strategic suppliers and manage the relationship of those suppliers using agreed Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process with stablished work plan, senior sponsor meetings, and scorecards. Define and evaluate a collaborative relationship with key/strategic suppliers to deliver value to Cummins and the supplier.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Positions require a Master&rsquo;s degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management, or related field and 2 years of experience as a Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Analyst or related position. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management, or related field and 5 years of experience as a Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Analyst or related position. Experience to include: Supply chain analysis; Sourcing process improvement initiatives; Sourcing and category commodity strategy formulation; Price benchmarking, vendor management, industry and market analysis, process analysis; Contract negotiation; Functional tools to deliver products and services at competitive prices; Identify value creation opportunities; Total Value Performance (TPV) approach; Contract Management and Negotiation Excellence skills; Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process.
QUALIFICATIONS
Start Date of Posting: 09/04/2025
End Date of Posting: 09/19/2025
Position Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbus, IN and various unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S.
<ul><li>Annual USD Salary Minimum &ndash; Maximum: $79,290 to $110,000</li></ul> 
Job Purchasing
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Remote
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $
Max Salary $
ReqID 2419079
Relocation Package Yes
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee&rsquo;s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.</div>

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