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Description: UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg , UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works - open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. End to end Procurement & Strategic/Tactical Sourcing . Managing end to end Procurement of assigned Regionally managed Packaging Material . Leading development of Regional PMs for New Formulations for NPD launch . Ensuring timely availability of quality materials . Negotiation with suppliers based on forecast . Supporting Regional PM Lead in Developing Strategy documents for key Packaging Material & Risk Mitigation Strategy for Long Lead-time & Single source Material . Identifying opportunity for Contract/Auctions within Category and Running RFx events for managing the categories and ensuring Coverage. Supplier Relationship Management . Managing relationship with existing suppliers . Legal interface with suppliers for executing contracts . New supplier development on need basis CoGS improvement & Working capital . Execution of CoGS improvement projects (Ignite & Synergy) in line with long term strategy for the key Regional Packaging Materials . Management of inventory and payables to meet Working capital target Required Skill set . Should have knowledge and experience of Strategic Sourcing, Tactical Procurement, Agro Supplier Base . Should have a strong negotiation skill, stakeholder management, Good Team Player, Ability to see the big picture, Customer focus, Communication and inter- personal skills . Knowledge of Sourcing Tools like iValua/SAP Ariba/Coupa/Bobe and MDM tools will be added advantage. . Working Knowledge of Procurement Analytics Strategic /Tactical : 50/50 Graduate/ Post Graduate/ Diploma in Packaging Technology. PGD in Business/ Industrial Engineering preferred. Total experience of 5 to 7 years out of which 2 years preferably with Agro / Chemical industry background in Strategic Sourcing / Category Management. We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. #UPLJobs

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