Resource Tree Looking for Procurement Specialist in IT Services Sector at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time

Role Summary

Procurement Specialist

Location: Chennai/Bangalore

Exp-4-6yrs

Reporting to the Global Manager, SCM, HCS, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible to creating contracts and maintaining supplier relationships with mid-level suppliers for the Dedalus Group

Job Functions

Key functions of this role include:

· Plan and coordinate the procurement of all materials, products/services and equipment necessary for the operation of the Dedalus Group or assigned projects.

· Negotiate delivery, terms and conditions, and costs.

· Solicit suppliers/vendors for materials/products/services through formal Requests for Services (RFSs) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and informal channels.

· Analyse bids for specification compliance and determine cost and establishing delivery commitments.

· Achieve Just-In-Time deliveries.

· Take corrective action to develop new sources or eliminate sources of supply that do not ship in accordance with contractual delivery schedules and requirement need dates.

· Ensure suppliers/vendor’s adherence to applicable and industry standards and requirements, technical quality standards, and other corporate/business unit driven expectations.

· Participate in procurement initiatives in assigned areas with emphasis in the usage analysis, standardization, consolidation and leverage of materials and services to reduce costs and inventory while maintaining effective service levels

· Work closely with managers to develop sourcing strategies to meet technical requirements.

· Assist and advise on relevant contracting issues.

· Prepare expiring supplier, vendor, contractor, consultant reports for management.

· Promote supplier relationships to foster stronger business ties.

· Analyse and evaluate all elements of cost for assigned goods and services (total cost of ownership) to identify and obtain cost improvements through negotiation with suppliers and/or influencing the change of specification requirements.

Challenges & Problem Solving

· Understanding of market/industry in which Dedalus operates, and ability to apply this knowledge effectively to negotiate value for the business.

· Ability to be self-motivated and motivate others.

· Ability to organise & manage effective meetings with senior personnel.

· Instil confidence in staff, clients and vendors at all levels, and command respect.

· Ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written)

· Ability to provide quality output under pressure.

· Superior problem-solving ability.

· Ability to negotiate effective commercial outcomes

Education & Experience

Essential

· At least 5 years experience in a Procurement role

· Experience in the broader IT&T industry.

· Negotiation Skills

· Experience in working in a matrix structure within a large multinational organisation

· Experience with IT contracts and contract negotiation

· Experience in delivering large scale Projects on time and on budget in keeping with defined Project Management principles

· Ability to influence remote teams/stakeholders of professionals; vendors; clients to achieve cost effective and timely solutions.

· Knowledge and understanding of the IT industry trends at the global and local level.

· Demonstrated expertise in provision of high-quality customer service in a leveraged environment incorporating an understanding of quality customer service needs.

Desired

· Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, IT, Commerce or related discipline

Work Environment

¨ Located in Chennai, Bangalore

¨ Ability to work from home in a suitable environment when necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹174,425.19 – ₹1,241,248.59 per year

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement Specialist in IT Sector: 4 years (Required)

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+91 9567986490