Manager - Spot Buyer

Do you want to be a part of the fascinating story of over 500 iconic brands spanning across more than 100 countries?

Being the best beer company starts with finding the best people. While we have big

brands, we have bigger opportunities as well.

AB InBev India is looking to hire Manager - Spot Buyer for its Procurement team based out of Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities :

Creation & implementation of MRO procurement category strategy based on the guidelines from Zone & Global.

Category spend analysis at regular intervals and finding opportunities for supplier consolidation and catalog buying.

Create dashboard to provide visibility to relevant stakeholders.

Implement vendor managed inventory for fast moving SKUs across breweries.

Work closely with brewery team to lead and drive localization for spares & services.

Create rate cards for spares & services and ensure procurement through automation.

Work together with stake holders on supplier eligibility, management, and development according to purchasing procedures.

Review existing vendor agreements from commercial perspective and ensure that the key commercial terms are in line with the company guidelines.

Manage supplier relationship, develop collaborative initiatives, and ensure payment on time.

Perform quarterly category risk assessment and initiate risk mitigation measures.

Create annual contracts, review, sign and ensure implementation of negotiated contract.

Provide timely reports on the performance of category to the leadership on regular basis.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in procurement / sourcing

Master’s degree in supply chain management (Preferred)

Proven track record of managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts.

Experience with procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP).

Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with sustainability practices in procurement is a plus.

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking; Negotiation Skills; Supplier Relationship Management; Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills; Attention to Detail; Project Management; Communication & Interpersonal Skills

And above all of this, an undying love for beer!

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