Procurement -Process Lead I 5 to 7 Years I Chennai

Job Description

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operation
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
• Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules, validate received purchase request
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and process flow, DTPs and other relevant documentation guidance during supplier negotiations
• Research new suppliers
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

Primary Skills

• Good Communication skill & decision maker
• Strong Analytical Skill
• Any experience in Procurement Cycle.
• Analytical Data Management Skill

Secondary Skills

• Flexible to work in any shifts
• SAP experience is mandatory and Ariba is preferred