Manager - GBS Procurement

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Manager – GBS Procurement in Coimbatore, India.

A purchasing professional who can quickly and accurately process purchase orders in a fast-paced environment. Has excellent stake holders service skills and works well in a team to consistently meet challenging performance targets.

What a typical day looks like:

Handle a team of 50+ Buyers

Work on shortage management with buyers, provide assistance in resolving Accounts Payable, warehouse and RTV challenges, follow-up to ensure PO’s are placed on time, there are no past due orders, work on POAN action items

Ensure there are no Production line down situations

Ensure adherence to targets set for all Process Metrics

Perform Quarterly / Annual performance appraisals for the team members

Ensure timely generation and circulation of reports / dashboards

Mentor the team and guide them towards effective discharge of functions

Handle escalations if any, and escalate matters requiring the senior management’s attention on a timely basis

Train new and existing team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools or topics

Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues

Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes

Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes

Drive Process improvements and have succession plan in place for all critical resources

Be Back-up to Senior Manager

Ensure detailed process documentation in place for training new employees coming onboard

Schedule regular calls with Suppliers and drive supplier performance improvement

Daily KPI, huddle and dashboard review

Review on Parts Count, HC, Dashboard, Metrics, 4UP-Update

Host Weekly/Bi monthly Calls with sites stake holders

Address issues with suppliers by leading the discussion and involve other team for support where needed

Talent review – review buyers' performance, plan for their career path and identify appropriate training to improve buyers’ skills/knowledge where needed

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Engineering Graduates

Experience: 12 to 15 yrs. Procurement / Supply Chain experience preferred

At least 4 of these years in a Manufacturing set up (preferably EMS) At least 4 of these years in a People Management role handling a team of 20+ Buyers Shift: Should be open to any shift

Mandatory Knowledge of computer software applications, MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint (PF).

Excellent communication skills

Experience in the following domains: Order processing, Supply chain management, Order management, Procurement end to end preferred

Knowledge of ERP (Preferably BAAN)

Experience in Manufacturing industry preferably in electronics

Knowledge of MS office and MS outlook

Good analytical skills

Flexible to work in night shifts

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

Health Insurance

PTO

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Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

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