Job Description

Responsibilities & Key DeliverablesAbout: Buyer for indirect material and services across categories. Key spend categories include IT, Professional services (Legal/Accounting /Recruitment), Travel/ Hospitality & Events, Marketing & Sales, and General services (Manpower services, AMC's, Facility management, Canteen, Bus Transportation). The role involves the entire purchase cycle from sourcing to contracting for respective categories. Including sourcing the right supplier panel, floating RFIs & RFQs negotiating and finalizing all indirect buying across group companies to drive savings. Develop and maintain procurement metrics and dashboards to track performance and drive decision-making. System and process development by benchmarking and implementing best practices across cost categories. Deliver cost savings by leveraging on synergies & drive high level of digitization in the function by ensuring compliance and transparency. Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure they meet company standards for quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability. Develop strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms and conditions. Work closely with the procurement team to ensure smooth operations and support team members as needed. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement processes align with their requirements. Provide guidance and support to business units on procurement-related mattersPreferred IndustriesEducation QualificationMasters in Commerce; Bachelors of CommerceGeneral ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with significant experience in managing indirect categoriesCritical ExperienceMahindra Leadership CompetenciesStrategic Business Orientation_Business PerspectiveStrategic Business Orientation_Anticipating and Leveraging Business OpportunitiesStrategic Business Orientation_Strategic ForesightStrategic Business Orientation_Global mind-setLeadership through Sustainability_Strategize around,Sustainability DriversLeadership through Sustainability_Frugal mind setLeadership through Sustainability_Stakeholder focusLeadership through Sustainability_Triple Bottom Line SensitivityCustomer Focus_Customer SensitivityCustomer Focus_Customer DelightCustomer Focus_Service OrientationInnovation Led Transformation _Idea OrientationInnovation Led Transformation _Change catalystInnovation Led Transformation _Risk Taking with ResponsibilityResult Orientation with Execution Excellence_Effective Project ManagementResult Orientation with Execution Excellence_Passion for QualityResult Orientation with Execution Excellence_Accountability for resultsResult Orientation with Execution Excellence_Agility with disciplineLeveraging Human Capital_Exponential synergyLeveraging Human Capital_Team developmentLeveraging Human Capital_Entrepreneurial engagementLeveraging Human Capital_Appreciating diversityWeaving Passion and Energy at Work_Being Passionate about workWeaving Passion and Energy at Work_Working without BarriersWeaving Passion and Energy at Work_Blending Fun with workWeaving Passion and Energy at Work_Learning from FailuresSystem Generated Core SkillsAnalytical ThinkingChange ManagementCommunication SkillsCreative ThinkingInfluencing SkillsNegotiationProject ManagementTime-Based Maintenance (TBM)System Generated Secondary Skills

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