General Manager

Job Description : Head - Sourcing/ Procurement –INDIA Chemicals Global Organization Responsibilities: • Developing, Implementing and Monitoring the Procurement Strategy, Policy and Procedures for Direct Categories. • Developing and implementing Strategies for the Effective Negotiation and Management of Strategic Contracts and Suppliers. • Leading and Driving Initiatives that Deliver Improvements in the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Procurement Activity and Creating a Simplified Process for end users. • Managing the Day to Day Operation of the Procurement Function and its Resources in order to Deliver the Procurement Strategy. • Working Collaboratively with Key Stakeholders to Achieve 'Value for Money' Savings Targets that Support the Achievement of Budgets. • Ensuring a High Degree of Compliance to the Finance and Purchasing Regulations. • Collaborating Across Supplier Network to Deliver Optimum Value for Money. • Determining and leading on the Company's Sustainable Procurement Agenda to Support the Strategic Aims. Requirements: • The Candidate Should Be a Chemical Engineer with 15-20 years of Work Experience in Procurement in a Large Chemical Manufacturing Organization • Be thorough with Using Procurement Tools (SAP MM, Ariba, Advanced Excel). • Have Considerable Knowledge of Methods of Analysing Suppliers & Material, Contract language, Compliance Requirements, and financial risk. • Have the Ability to Develop & Execute Business Continuity/Strategic Plans to Provide Direction toward the Achievement of Financial Targets. • Have a Track Record of Exceptional Collaborative Relationships with Suppliers, Contractors and Colleagues • Should be Excellent in Negotiation, Oral, and Written Communication Skills.

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