Procurement Manager - Operational Supplies

Talent Hired-the Job Store; Navi Mumbai, Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Hired-the Job Store in Navi Mumbai is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage day-to-day indirect and operational sourcing. You will coordinate with end users, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost optimization within Oracle ERP workflows.

The role requires building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, spearheading supplier development, and ensuring timely PRs and POs while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in indirect and operational supply procurement.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage vendor relationships.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion / ERP and e-sourcing is preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Procurement activities for day-to-day operational supplies including stationary, branding, gifting, safety items and consumables.
• Coordinate with end users to clarify specifications and expectations for clear scope.
• Develop new suppliers for specialized and one-time requirements and enhance supplier database.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Market analysis

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ERP systems

e-sourcing

Job description

Role & responsibilities:

Procurement activities for day to day operational supplies like Stationary items, branding, gifting items, safety items, consumables etc.

• Coordination with end user teams to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations. This is a key step to ensure maximum clarity is derived whilst obtaining a clear scope on the requirements and supporting Business.
• New Supplier developments for specialized and one time business requirements. This will require to enhance and utilize existing supplier database to ensure quality suppliers.
• Work closely for devising long term strategy for market knowledge development & devise market benchmarking in the services area.
• Manage end to end procurement requests (PRs) within Oracle and ensure timely release and closure of such requests whilst following compliance.
• Drive Cost optimization & Efficiency improvement initiatives
• Coordination with Vendor End to End follow-ups and coordination until project is finally implemented.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms, finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries. Communicate recommendations.
• Ensure suppliers submit digitally signed invoices towards all the purchase orders placed. Closure and tracking of open contracts, PRs and PO’s would be of key essence.
• Close collaboration with business partners.
• Be a business enabler with market knowledge, best practices and resolving pain points of business as “Partner”

Preferred candidate profile:

• Graduate / Postgraduate from reputed university
• At least 7 years' experience in indirect and operational supply procurement
• Should have hands on experience in negotiating with suppliers
• Oracle fusion /ERP and e sourcing working experience desired
• Able to build, influence and maintain effective and productive relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers
• Task oriented and ability to understand new rends in market.
• Able to work well under pressure and manage emergency
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market.
• Decision making ability and excellent analytical skills with proactive approach