Procurement Lead

Role & responsibilities:

This role will be responsible for ensuring procurement of Packaging, Key services, CAPEX, MRO & Project items with a key focus on cost and deliverables and meeting the required timelines and in line with SOP and Procedures.

Key Result Areas:

• Drive the creation of sourcing recommendations in line with category strategies and requirements, to meet cost, quality, delivery, and performance targets and ensure cross-functional stakeholder agreement to sourcing recommendations
• Utilize strategic Procurement tools and techniques to drive maximum value (eProcurement, TCO, Clean Sheet Costings). Lead and drive new technologies implementation within the organization
• Developing sourcing strategic and innovative solutions for key areas of Packaging Procurement
• Ensuring partnerships and Contracts for Key services & Manpower contracts, CAPEX, and Projects.
• Develop a roadmap to improve the process and enter into strategic partnerships with vendors
• Spearhead cost reduction initiatives by consolidating tasks and eliminating non-value-added processes
• Provide support in assessing supplier/service provider quality and developing parameters for choosing the right supplier/service provider
• Collecting quotes and negotiations as per TCO for the best cost option
• Examine requirement trends, supply markets and attempt to get the greatest value without sacrificing quality
• Ensure vendor has complied with regulatory/ethical requirements and support vendor onboarding in SAP systems.

Preferred candidate profile :

• 2-5 years of experience in Purchasing
• Strong attention to detail with strong documentation and coordination practices; adherence to procedures
• Demonstrated strong ability in problem solving, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.