ISC Corporate | Procurement | Direct Materials | Team Member 1 | M04

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 environment

• 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