Senior Procurement Specialist - Indirect Materials

As a Senior Procurement Specialist at WhatJobs Direct in Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN, your role is crucial for optimizing spend, ensuring quality, and building strong supplier relationships across a wide range of operational categories. You will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for indirect materials and services, aligning with organizational goals and budget constraints. Your key responsibilities include:

• Identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers, conducting thorough due diligence and performance management.
• Negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings and ensure service level agreements are met.
• Managing supplier relationships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
• Conducting market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, potential risks, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Overseeing the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across various departments (e.g., IT, HR, Facilities, Marketing) to understand their procurement needs and provide expert guidance.
• Developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Monitoring supplier performance and conducting regular reviews to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.
• Managing procurement data and reporting, providing insights into spend analysis and supplier performance.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes affecting procurement.
• Leading cross-functional teams on strategic sourcing projects.
• Resolving supplier disputes and addressing performance issues proactively.
• Ensuring ethical sourcing practices and compliance with sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications required for this role include:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, with a strong focus on indirect materials and services.
• Proven track record of achieving significant cost savings through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law, and supplier management.
• Experience with procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.

This on-site role in Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN, requires a dedicated professional eager to make a significant impact on our client's procurement operations. As a Senior Procurement Specialist at WhatJobs Direct in Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN, your role is crucial for optimizing spend, ensuring quality, and building strong supplier relationships across a wide range of operational categories. You will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for indirect materials and services, aligning with organizational goals and budget constraints. Your key responsibilities include:

• Identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers, conducting thorough due diligence and performance management.
• Negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings and ensure service level agreements are met.
• Managing supplier relationships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
• Conducting market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, potential risks, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Overseeing the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across various departments (e.g., IT, HR, Facilities, Marketing) to understand their procurement needs and provide expert guidance.
• Developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Monitoring supplier performance and conducting regular reviews to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.
• Managing procurement data and reporting, providing insights into spend analysis and supplier performance.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes affecting procurement.
• Leading cross-functional teams on strategic sourcing projects.
• Resolving supplier disputes and addressing performance issues proactively.
• Ensuring ethical sourcing practices and compliance with sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications required for this role include:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progre