Assistant Manager - Procurement

First Advantage Global operating Centre; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

First Advantage Global operating Centre in Bengaluru is seeking a Procurement Assistant Manager to join a mission-driven global procurement team. You will negotiate contracts, manage renewals, and drive cost savings while coordinating with legal and internal stakeholders.

This high-visibility role requires executive communication, the ability to work independently, and a track record of delivering favorable total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, information technology or finance.
• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Experience leading commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for moderately complex renewals and new purchases with suppliers of Technology and Non-Technology products/services.
• Establish and negotiate term terms, price protection, expansion tables, true-up and payment terms to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Manage the Procure to Pay process ensuring timely PO creation, invoicing and payment in line with policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Category management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/supply chain management/information technology or finance

Master's degree preferred

Job description

What You'll Do

The Procurement Assistant Manager will be an integral part of a mission driven global procurement team that negotiates various types of commercial Agreements with suppliers that are critical to the global operations of First Advantage. This is a high-visibility, hands-on, individual contributor role for a mid-career procurement professional who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment that is looking to grow. The ideal candidate will have experience driving cost savings through negotiations with suppliers, possess an understanding of common contractual clauses found in contracts, and have experience redlining/crafting contract language in partnership with the legal team. Ability to operate independently and with urgency, curiosity and integrity are a must. Executive level communication skills (written and verbal) are required.

Responsibilities:

Contract and Negotiations:

• Lead negotiations for moderately complex renewals and new purchases with suppliers of Technology, Non-Technology (e.g. staffing, fulfillment, etc.) products/services, including, but not limited to Order Forms, Master Agreements, Statements of Work and Amendments
• Establish and negotiate aim-high and bottom-line commercial positions, price protection, expansion tables, true-up, payment terms, etc. where applicable to ensure the best possible total cost of ownership while minimizing risk and maximizing business flexibility
• Manage the Procure to Pay process ensuring timely creation of purchase orders, invoicing, and payment while adhering to established procurement policies

Category Management and Internal Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with internal stakeholders to help develop and execute strategies that support the financial and growth objectives of the company
• Take ownership and serve as the procurement subject matter expert for assigned body of work
• Provide exceptional customer service through quality and timely completion of all assigned work

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, information technology or finance. A master's degree strongly preferred

What You May Need to be Successful:

• Experience leading commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers of Technology and Non-Technology products/services, including, but not limited to Order Forms, Master Agreements, Statements of Work and Amendments

• Thrive in situations that may be ambiguous; An out-of-the box, creative thinker

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assigned workload based on changing business requirements

• Demonstrate expertise in procurement, including identifying total cost of ownership, and savings opportunities while minimizing risk and maximizing business flexibility

• Ability to develop relationships quickly, and tactfully influence cross-functionally

• Executive communication skills (written and verbal)

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