Assistant Manager - Sourcing Procurement

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible to

Build RFQ packages for Manufacturing parts across various commodities based on production / project requirements and timelines by collecting significant details like Approved Vendor list, drawings, specifications, checklists etc.

You should setup and run eRFX events using tools like Arriba including reverse auctions if required

You should send RFQ packages to various suppliers in their respective regions or even globally.

You should understand queries from Suppliers and coordinate with relevant partners to provide timely clarifications / resolution to suppliers.

Post receipt of a response to validate responses for completeness and identify variances if any and resolve.

Preliminary Bid Analysis and submit quote comparison report to partners

Provide recommendations and alternate bid strategy if any for effective price negotiation.

Negotiate with the respective suppliers on price, delivery etc.

Award contract and communicate with Suppliers and relevant partners

You should update necessary systems to enable PO generation.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate in any discipline

Relevant sourcing experience especially in the Power, Aviation, Automobile industry

You should have excellent negotiation skills

proficient knowledge of global supplier base supplying valves, instruments, industrial raw materials etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Electrical Engineer, Industrial Engineer or Mechanical Engineer

Proficient knowledge of English - Any knowledge of a foreign language is a bonus

Preferable to have practical knowledge of Ariba e-Procurement tool

Sourcing specific certifications like CPM, SPSM is a plus.