Jobs in United States

• the role of the Procurement Lead is responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement operations related to indirect spend categories. The role involves strategic
• sourcing, vendor relationship management, process improvement, and leading a procurement team. This
• professional will be expected to drive cost efficiencies, enhance procurement processes, and establish strong
• relationships with suppliers.
• The role requires engineering knowledge in the food industry and ability to collaborate and influence in cross
• functional areas internally and externally. The Category Lead will involve in developing market intelligence
• to provide more understanding about trends, market capabilities, strategy shifts, innovation and provide
• market insight to internal stakeholders and support strategic decision together with Procurement Manager.
• Take part in developing procurement processes and methodologies for purchase of goods to achieve timely
• availability of required materials and TCO.
• Constantly evaluate opportunities to achieve cost effectiveness while meeting the highest standards of
• quality materials as defined by the business, in his/her categories, in the region.

• Support preparing negotiation strategy and manage negotiations accordingly.
• Key point of contact for cross functional teams such as technical, quality, R&D, legal, Finance etc.
• Identify and correct cost gaps with suppliers and contract manufacturers to drive improved margins and consistency.
• Negotiate contracts, amendments, and renewals, aligning with the business strategies.

• Prepare timely and accurate reports for procurement function to meet department goals and
• department requirements, policies, and standards
• Provide reports and participate in procurement review discussions
• Review market reports on price trends and material trends; coordinate with Procurement manager
• and internal stakeholders for defining future focused procurement plan

• Supervise the activities and work in his/her area to ensure that all work is carried out in an efficient
• manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy
• Provide a benchmark as Nominate for training as per guidelines to ensure that team members
• receive all necessary training and development to enable them to carry out their responsibilities to
• the required standards.

Bachelor's / master's degree in business administration or engineering from a reputed

University: specialization in Operations Management would be preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement teams in similar industry