Senior Executive-Procurement

FMC; Dadri; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work program

Job summary

FMC is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. The role involves managing the procurement process for indirect categories, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of sourcing and procurement experience and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. The position offers a flexible work program allowing remote work.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience required in sourcing and procurement.
• Ability to develop relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders for indirect categories.
• Collaborate with regional sourcing teams.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Skills

Sourcing and procurement experience

Interpersonal skills

Supplier contracting knowledge

Financial cost structure understanding

English proficiency

Education

BA or BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for procurement of Goods and Services for Indirect Categories by issuing POs obeying Global Sourcing & Procurement Policies and to manage the POs until goods are received or services are confirmed by internal client, following up payments to the Supplier and resolving any issues in Procure to Pay end to end process.

Responsible for abiding by sourcing strategies set in place by category management teams and for ensuring suppliers deliver effective goods and services on-time and on-quality.

Collaborate with and support the regional sourcing and procurement teams and managers.

Manage internal and external stakeholder communications to effectively manage new purchase orders and change orders.

Proactively manage open order report to maintain appropriate budgets, delivery dates, price and quantities.

Perform systematic vendor maintenance as needed.

Stakeholder Support

• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure supply of goods and services meet needs with the best possible value and consistency.
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders related to their required inputs for order creation and management.

Procurement Activities

• Perform purchasing activities, issuing and managing POs.
• Champion safety, quality, delivery, and cost with suppliers to ensure requirements are met on a consistent basis.
• Partner with suppliers to share new and variation orders, as well as track status to delivery and PO closure.
• Work with internal stakeholders to influence change and escape and resolve issues that arise.
• Maintain up-to-date status, records, documentation, and cost reduction data related to current and completed purchase orders.
• Maintain the POs until goods are received or services are confirmed by internal client, following up payments to the Supplier and resolving any issues in Procure to Pay end to end process.

Supplier Development, Process Improvement, and Strategy

• Deliver process improvement to remove or streamline the processes associated with the role, thus reducing or eliminating waste and administrative obstacles.
• Run supplier qualification process, successfully onboard new suppliers and maintaining Suppliers data in the systems.
• Participate on supplier management program reviews, internal stakeholder meetings, building engagement plans, etc.

Skills

• At least 5 years of experience required in sourcing and procurement.
• Self-directed, able to prioritize/manage a high volume of tasks.
• Very strong interpersonal skills with ability to build credibility with stakeholders, influence change, and to open doors.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with and lead internal and external stakeholders to comply with sourcing and procurement policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationship with Suppliers.
• Supplier contracting experience. Knowledge of key sections, common red line areas and reasonable fallback positions to include guiding stakeholders on statement of work developments.
• Basic understanding of the financial cost structure associated with a supply chain.
• Understanding of accounts payable processes (invoice processing).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Microsoft Suite proficiency and experience in placing POs in SAP and Oracle.
• English proficiency.

Preferred Requirements

• BA or BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or other related degree.
• Lean Certification.
• Flexible work program, allowing up to 3 days working from home per week, 2 days in the office. Candidates should be open to support US Shift timings.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent sitting and operation of the computer while in the office.

Leadership Competencies

• Act with Agility
• Adopt a Growth Mindset
• Create Inclusive Culture
• Drive Accountability