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Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesJOB DETAILS:Position Title: AM - SourcingReports to: Sr ManagerDepartment - Supply ChainLocation - NoidaRESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES -- Good understanding of direct material sourcing- Good understanding of Market drivers for Agri commodities and commodity cycle- Understanding Marco & Micro economic factors are impacting key commodities and understanding harvesting and price cycles- Responsible for tracking daily/ weekly/ monthly markets and gathering information on supply & demand and price-determining factors- Responsible for providing price trends, forecasting, and making buying decisions for the most competitive buying, ensuring 100% supply compliance- Responsible for developing, leading, executing procurement strategies, and negotiating contracts to maximize the benefit to the organization.
- Perform cost-benefit analysis and benchmarking of the market and competition-saving cost saving opportunities- Driving cross-functional productivity initiatives to deliver value for the organization Vendor Management- Ensure close monitoring of vendor performance on the business share, product quality, and adherence to performance parameters- Take the lead in identifying new, more reliable, and lower-cost sources of supply- Ensuring Service Responsible for coordinating with vendors and factory team to facilitate timely deliveries of materials to the factory- Ensuring 100% compliance on vendor contracts- Responsible for resolution of all issues related to packing material quality, specifications, revalidations, damages/losses, and commercial matters related to packing materials vendors.
- Responsible for coordinating with internal cross-functional teams for resolution of vendor payment issues- Assist factories in efficiently managing inventories and drive lead time reduction projects like JIT- Assist finance team in working capital management by negotiating payment terms with vendors Systems & Process- Comply with organization policy in general and procurement policy in particular- Function as a team player to implement end-to-end solutions across the supply chain, including interactions with demand planning, manufacturing, logistics, R&D, vendors & other external agenciesDesired Candidate ProfilePROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCEQualification: MBA (Supply Chain Management / Finance/ Marketing), Engineering Degree - 2-4 years of experience in buying Agri-based raw materials in an FMCG / related organization- Knowledge of the SAP and Ariba platform is an added advantage.
- Expertise in Vendor management, contracting, and new Vendor identification & approval- A proven track record of delivering cost savings through negotiations and innovation - Excellent analytical, presentation skills, and communication skills- Ability to driver solutions and driver results