Manager - Procurement

Responsibilities:

- Front end with client working on Procurement cost reduction, category strategy, Redesigning SOPs / policies / Process Improvement / Optimization, etc.

- Engage with clients, assess objectives, and gather data to identify key insights.

- Evaluate market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry dynamics to formulate strategies.

- Conduct comprehensive research, analyze data, and provide insightful recommendations.

- Solve complex business problems and develop innovative solutions.

- Lead strategy projects, define objectives, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

- Present findings, facilitate workshops, and support implementation.

- Build strong client relationships and identify growth opportunities.

- Stay updated on industry trends and contribute to thought leaders

Qualification:

- MBA/PGDM from a premier Business School

- BE/B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech/ MS (Engineering)

- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience with preferably:

- Big 4 / other international business consulting Firms of which at least 4-6 years' in Operations consulting practice

- Industry experience in Procurement / Sourcing in Auto (Tier I Or OEM) / Industrial manufacturing (includes but not limited to Cement, Steel, Chemical, FMCD etc.)

Experience:

- Strong experience in sourcing / procurement of chemicals and for Cement industry.

These may include but not limited to Coal, Limestone, Gypsum etc.

- Driving procurement cost optimization initiatives within the organizations

- Product cost benchmarking and optimization

- Driving negotiation with vendors