ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Allocate work, monitor team performance, provide coaching.
- Develop team capabilities through training, knowledge sharing, and continuous feedback.
- Establish priorities, manage workloads, and ensure sourcing projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Act as the primary escalation point for sourcing and supplier-related issues and drive timely resolution.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions to improve quality, delivery, and service levels.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to support timely shipments.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and recommend new products or suppliers.
- Drive process improvements to enhance sourcing efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier partnerships.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, International Business, Marketing, or related discipline
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred
- 5-8 years of experience in Product Sourcing, Procurement,



Product Development, or Supply Chain, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role
- Experience in building materials, natural stone, porcelain, ceramics, manufacturing, or related industries is preferred
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and supplier relationships is highly desirable
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Strong communication, and stakeholder management abilities
- Excellent planning, organization, and project management skills
- Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to motivate teams, manage change, and build a cooperative work environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Knowledge of inventory planning, and strategic sourcing practices
- Flexible to Work from Office
- Open to short term overseas business travel
- Candidates with a valid Us visa is a plus

📌 Assistant Procurement Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 MSI Services
📍 Bengaluru