Subject Matter Expert, Procurement

Job Description:

The Subject Matter Expert, Procurement position will be based in Chennai, India. In this position, you will report to the Senior Manager, Procurement. Watch “Culture is our Passion” to learn more about us.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.

Here is a glimpse of what you will do:

• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to secure favourable terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse market trends, pricing data, and supply chain dynamics to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and team members.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in purchase orders, contracts, and documentation.
• Proficiency in Technology: Familiarity with procurement software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) for data analysis and reporting.
• Ethical Standards: Adherence to ethical standards and integrity in all procurement activities, including compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions to overcome challenges in the procurement process.

Here is some of what you will need (required):

• Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Supply chain management, Procurement, or a related field with (6-9) experience in Procurement operations (P2P process).
• Experience in direct procurement in a global environment.
• Experience in global vendor management.
• Flexible to work in US time zone.
• Self-starting mindset, attention to details.
• Advance excel skills (familiar with formula VLOOKUP, sum if, etc.), and PPT.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences

• Certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) may be advantageous.
• Detailed oriented and critical thinking.
• Great communication skills.
• Commit and deliver.

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