Assistant Manager - GBS Procurement

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Assistant Manager – GBS Procurement in Pune India

What a typical day looks like:

• Handle a team of 15+ Buyers
• Work on shortage management with buyers, provide assistance in resolving
• Accounts Payable, warehouse and RTV challenges, follow-up to ensure PO’s are placed on time, there are no past due orders, work on POAN action items.
• Ensure there are no Production line down situations
• Ensure adherence to targets set for all Process Metrics
• Perform Quarterly / Annual performance appraisals for the team members
• Ensure timely generation and circulation of reports / dashboards
• Mentor the team and guide them towards effective discharge of functions
• Handle escalations if any, and escalate matters requiring the senior management’s attention on a timely basis
• Train new and existing team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools or topics
• Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues
• Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes
• Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes
• Drive Process improvements and have succession plan in place for all critical resources
• Ensure detailed process documentation in place for training new employees coming onboard
• Schedule regular calls with Suppliers and drive supplier performance improvement
• Daily KPI, huddle and dashboard review
• Review on Parts Count, HC, Dashboard, Metrics, 4UP-Update
• Host Weekly/Bimonthly Calls with sites stake holders
• Address issues with suppliers by leading the discussion and involve other team for support where needed
• Talent review – review buyers' performance, plan for their career path

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and extensive knowledge of purchasing policies and practices. Typically requires a minimum of 8+years of related experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in Buying and internal MIS reporting
• Mandatory Knowledge of computer software applications, MS Excel, Word &PowerPoint (PF).
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in the following domains: Order processing, Supply chain management, Order management, Procurement end to end preferred
• Knowledge of ERP (Preferably BAAN)
• Experience in Manufacturing industry preferably in electronics
• Knowledge of MS office and MS outlook
• Good analytical skills
• Willingness to work in Night Shift (7pm to 4am)

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide

• Health Insurance
• PTO

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Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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