Category Head - IT Procurement - Group Indirect Sourcing

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

1. Providing cost prudence, budget adherence, cost savings through prompt, efficient and cost-effective procurement of the right quality products / services
2. Execute full sourcing strategy from Supplier Selection, RFx, Negotiation, Contract execution & commitment, management of supplier performance and logistics
3. Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
4. Negotiate purchase agreements and contracts and ensure procurement remains within the approved budget focusing on quality, delivery, cost containment and process improvement
5. Supports as necessary, contractual terms and conditions for review by legal, leveraging latest thinking in contracting methods to minimize risk and maximize advantage
6. Identify and shortlist vendors for services required across various companies within M&M group
7. Consolidate supplier base across all M&M companies for IT categories

Experience

General Experience:
Minimum experience of 10 years in IT Procurement is a must

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

Education Qualifications:
BE / B-Tech (in Computer Science / Information Technology preferred)
MBA (in Finance preferred)

General Requirements

Primary Skills (Functional):
Improve Supplier Relationship
Involve New Technology
Lead in Innovation
Develop Financial Skills

Secondary Skills (Functional):
Increase Transperancy
Analyse Key Perfomance Indicators (KPIs)

Behavioural Competencies/ Skills:
Collaborate Effectively across group companies
Customer Focus