Senior Procurement Executive

Burns & McDonnell; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Bengaluru is seeking a professional in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. This role involves managing the procurement lifecycle for IT and Non-IT categories, evaluating vendors, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with departments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration, experience in both IT and Non-IT, and proficiency in Oracle E-Business Suite. Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in both IT and Non-IT categories.
• Proficiency in procurement software like ORACLE E-Business Suite.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for various categories.
• Evaluate and select vendors based on capability and reliability.
• Negotiate terms and pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Collaborate with departments to support procurement needs.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Procurement Software Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite

Job description

Description

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for IT and Non-IT categories, including hardware, software, office supplies, and other general goods/services.

Vendor Management: Evaluate and select vendors based on their capability, pricing, quality, and reliability. Cultivate strong relationships with key vendors and negotiate favorable terms and conditions to secure advantageous contracts.

Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing agreements with suppliers, optimizing value while minimizing risk and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various requesting departments, including finance, to understand their procurement needs and provide solutions to support their objectives.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks related to geopolitical factors, economic fluctuations, pandemics, and supplier dependencies.

Compliance and Ethics: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines throughout the procurement process.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function, optimizing processes, and implementing best practices.

Procurement Terms & Condition: Shall be well conversant with Contract Terms and condition depending on category of item/Services to be Purchased.

Qualifications

• 1.Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in both IT and Non-IT categories.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools like ORACLE E-Business Suite skills ( PO Staff, Supplier Management, Item Creation ,supplier creation) and an awareness of functions of the other module.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement best practices, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.