Manager Purchase

Giesecke+Devrient; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient India, Chennai, seeks a seasoned procurement leader to head Operation Purchasing and lead end-to-end P2P, delivering best-fit delivery and cost benefits. You will partner with MS India cross-functional teams, drive supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and implement value engineering with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates have 12–14 years in procurement, GST and logistics knowledge, and an engineering degree.

Qualifications

• 12–14 years of working experience, with at least 10 years in Procurement Management.
• Familiar with subcontracting and India cross-region supplier management.
• Vendor development and sourcing including NPD.
• GST taxation and Logistics knowledge.
• Planning and Inventory management knowledge.
• Good negotiation and knowledge of TCO.
• Effective KPI report management to drive performance.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage Operation Purchasing and overall P2P tasks for direct and indirect purchases.
• Lead global sourcing and ensure compliant Procure to Pay processes.
• Support SCM planning and coordinate supplier delivery fulfilment.
• Drive productivity projects to improve QCD metrics.
• Formulate strategic supply plans aligned with business objectives.
• Execute purchasing policy and P2P procedures to ensure compliance.
• Lead supplier sourcing and negotiations with local and regional vendors.
• Support tender activities by providing competitive supplier offers.
• Collaborate with QM and other functions on supplier qualification and development.
• Provide MIS reports and data analysis for the Purchase department.
• Foster cross-functional communication to resolve issues.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor development

Negotiation

KPI reporting

Project management

English & local language

Education

Engineering Graduate

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Word

Job description

G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We shape trust in the digital age with built-in security tech in three segments: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our collaboration within G+D.
We are the reliable partner for all challenges resulting from the Internet of Things. We offer a complete connectivity portfolio for mobile network operators, automotive manufacturers, technology companies such as chip and module manufacturers as well as transport and logistics providers. Our portfolio includes highly secure solutions in the area of connectivity & IoT, from classic SIM, eSIM and iSIM, to the associated embedded operating systems and life cycle management, through to services for global connectivity and IoT solutions. Do you want to actively shape the digital transformation with us?
Objective Of This Role: (Brief description of the role, why are we hiring, and what will person in this role do)This position will partner closely with MS India cross functional team and global/regional purchasing function. Primary responsibility is to ensure MS India external purchases are strategically sourced & negotiated for the best fit of delivery and cost benefits. Other responsibility will include ensuring purchasing guidelines and policies are adhere for all purchases. The candidate must be detail oriented, analytical, organized, objective and successfully implement Value Engineering projects with minimum supervision.Tasks & Responsibilities: (Major task and role person will have to perform – list all the relevant points)Operation Purchasing

• Manage Operation Purchasing, overall Procure to Pay (P2P) tasks and activities including direct and indirect purchase
• Should have worked in Global Sourcing, overall Procure to Pay (PTP) tasks and activities including direct and indirect purchases.
• Support SCM Planning and follow-up with internal and external supplier delivery fulfilment and manage end to end purchase cycle
• Should work closely with vendors and initiate Productivity Improvement projects to improve QCD Matrix.
• Formulate Strategic Planning, aligning strategies of supply to the objectives of the business
• Execute company purchasing policy and procedures to ensure P2P compliance
• Lead supplier sourcing, negotiation & should have on-hands knowledge of local suppliers
• Support sale tender by providing competitive supplier offer
• Work together with QM and relevant function on supplier qualification, management, evaluation and development according to purchasing procedures
• Provide report and data analysis (MIS) for the Purchase Dept.
• Responsible for cross function cooperation and communication to resolve problem effectively
• Fulfill other tasks assigned by management
• Education & Trainings:

Basic & Professional

• Engineering Graduate
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Word

Technical knowhow: (Mention the technology on which person must be experienced)

• Mandatory:
• 12-14 yrs working experience, of which min. 10 yrs in Procurement Management
• Familiar with subcontracting and India cross region supplier management
• Vendor development and Sourcing including NPD
• Taxation (GST) and Logistics knowledge
• Planning and Inventory management knowledge
• Good negotiation and knowledge of TCO
• Effective KPI report management to drive performance
• Able to work independently or as a team worker
• Good to know:
• Knowledge in developing & negotiating contractual or SLA terms with vendors
• Experience and knowledge to operate SAP
• Experience and knowledge in Smartcard industry
• Import and Export rules and regulations

Soft Skills: (Inputs on soft skills required for role, like team management, communication, customer management etc)

• Project management skills
• Fluent English & local language awareness
• Team Player
• SAP, MS Office proficient