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Associate General Manager- Supply Chain

Associate General Manager- Supply Chain

ConfidentialMumbai, India
1 day ago
Job description

Job Description :

1.Supplier and Contract Management :

  • Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers, ensuring strong partnerships, quality standards, and on-time delivery for critical engineering projects.
  • Oversee the negotiation of contracts, including terms, pricing, service levels, and risk management provisions.
  • Establish risk management frameworks for supplier relationships, ensuring contingency planning and supplier risk mitigation.
  • Contractual Support : Work closely with legal and procurement teams on contract development, review, and execution to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.

2. Project Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement :

  • Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, finance, and legal teams to ensure procurement activities support project timelines, budgetary constraints, and compliance requirements.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on procurement-related issues, trends, and opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.

    • 3. Cost Control and Financial Performance :

  • Drive cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and process improvements.
  • Oversee the budget for procurement-related expenses, tracking and reporting on performance to executive leadership.
  • Utilize analytics and data-driven insights to optimize procurement strategies and report on performance metrics.

    • 4. Sustainability and Compliance :

  • Champion sustainable and ethical sourcing practices, ensuring alignment with the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and corporate policies across procurement activities.

    • Competencies :

  • Exceptional negotiation skills, with experience managing complex supplier relationships and contracts.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen, with a focus on cost savings and value creation.
  • Familiarity with digital procurement tools, usage of AI / ML based models, Experience with procurement platforms (e.g., GEP SMART, SAP Ariba, Coupa) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, S4HANA etc.).
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Deep understanding of engineering and capital project lifecycles.
  • Understanding of contract management procedures and legal compliance.
  • Knowledge of sustainability practices in procurement and sourcing.
  • Experience in implementing change management initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

    • Skills Required

    Cost Savings, Strategic Sourcing, Sap Ariba, Risk Management

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