27 Aug
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Adani Group
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Ahmedabad
27 Aug
Adani Group
Ahmedabad
Purpose/Objective
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Buyer to manage procurement activities for marketing services across diverse categories including Branding & Promotion, Corporate Gifting, Tours & Travel, Events, and Point-of-Purchase (POP) materials.
The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality procurement aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities of Role
Key Responsibilities: - Category Management:- Develop and execute procurement strategies for marketing categories such as branding, gifting, events, tours, and POP items.
- Monitor market trends and supplier innovations to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance service quality.
- Vendor Management:- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for various marketing services.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure performance and compliance.
- Procurement Operations:- Manage end-to-end procurement processes including RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiation, Management Approval & purchase orders.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and procurement standards.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:- Work closely with marketing, branding, and finance teams to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
- Support campaign and event planning with timely sourcing of required services and materials.
- Compliance & Reporting:- Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and vendor performance.
- Prepare periodic reports on spend analysis, savings, and procurement KPIs.
- Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions - Meticulous in documentation, and following systems and procedures - Proficient in SAP MM module & MS Excel & PowerPoint
Technical Competencies Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management,RFQ/RFP Management & Contract Negotiation,SAP MM, Advanced Excel & Power BI,Spend Analysis & Procurement Compliance
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Skills: - Bachelors University Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in marketing services.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems.
- Proficiency in Advanced excel & Power BI & data analysis - Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of branding, event management, and promotional materials is a plus.
- Valuable written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at most levels (including technical and operational) and with most functions in the local language.
- Effective time management, planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed timeframe and in a pressured environment.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions - Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts, and adversarial relationships - Basic negotiation skills Preferred Attributes: - Creative mindset with a strong understanding of marketing dynamics.
- Experience in handling vendor contracts and service-level agreements.
- Familiarity with sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.
📌 SALES PROCUREMENT (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Ahmedabad