Procurement Manager

Job description - Devise and use productive sourcing strategies - Develop and implement a single database for the company's Procurement including vendor details, pricing, lead time, and Delivery time. - Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships - Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms - Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services - Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries - Examine and test existing contracts - Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness - Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company - Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients - Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs Requirements : - Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement - Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a ability in - reading- the market - Talent in negotiations and networking - Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software - Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers - Experience in collecting and analyzing data - Strong leadership capabilities Qualifications : - B.Sc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration or any bachelor degree with relevant experience - 5-8 years of experience in Procurement. - Language Known: Tamil, English (Read, Write). Soft Skills : - Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking abilities. - Work and collaborate well with others. - Eager to work in a multi-tasked and dynamic environment. Role: Procurement Category Manager Industry Type: IT Services & Consulting Department: Procurement & Supply Chain Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Procurement & Purchase Education UG: Any Graduate, B.Sc in Chemistry PG: Any Postgraduate Doctorate: Doctorate Not Required Key Skills Skills highlighted with ‘‘ are preferred keyskills Procurement management supply chain managementSourcingSupply ChainData analyticalLogistics