Key accountabilities:

- Responsible for tracking daily/ weekly/ monthly markets and gather information on supply & demand and price determining factors
- Responsible for providing price trends, forecasting and taking buying decision for most competitive buying and devise a long-term strategy for sustainable sourcing
- Responsible for development, leading and executing procurement strategies and negotiation of contracts to maximize the benefit to organization
- Perform cost benefit analysis and benchmarking of the market and competition to find cost saving opportunities
- Responsible for the yearly budgeting activity for all responsible categories in the portfolio and corresponding cost saving initiatives
- Project management for identified initiatives in the category with time bounds and result oriented approach

- Knowledge of sourcing basics
- Vibrant mindset to bring in new ideas of savings and innovation
- Understanding of the key industry suppliers, regional demand factors, environmental factors
- Sound knowledge of the commercials/Cost Model understanding of production items, impact of the change in policy/commodity prices of cost and availability etc.
- Understanding of Marco & Micro economic factors impacting categories





- Legal Contract management

Internal: All departments – Planning, Quality, Finance, RnD, NPD, Legal, Marketing among others External: Consultants, Vendors, Industry Experts

Qualification

- MBA (Supply Chain Management / Marketing / Agri-business)
- 2-5 years of experience in sourcing or related functions
- Strong project management & interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, data management skills, AI Skills
- Expertise in Vendor management, contracting and new Vendor identification, Contract management & approval
- A proven track record of delivering cost savings though negotiations and innovation
- Excellent analytical, presentation, communication and Cross-Functional management skills
- Self-driven & Ability to driver solutions and drive results through BCP and Cost Saving
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic setting
- Adaptability, Positive attitude, Proactive, Perseverance, tough-mindedness and ability to influence
- Demonstrates strong team working abilities and commitment
- Strong individual performer and the ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a team

📌 ISC Corporate | Procurement | Direct Materials | Team Member 1 (India)
🏢 Jubilant Corporate
📍 India