Role Summary
· Deliver Sourcing and Category Management for the Contingent Labor category in the Americas region (LATAM, US and Canada). Majority of spend is in the U.S.
· Support development and execution regional category strategy and plan
· Provide category thought leadership, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
· This position will be in India
Responsibilities
· Manage team member activities including setting individual targets, team targets and performance monitoring
· Analyze spend, identify opportunities and deliver programs that generate cost savings, contract improvements and risk mitigation
· Develop and execute category strategies and plans in concert with the other functional teams (Recruiting, Finance, Legal, Sales & Delivery Teams)
· Provide thought leadership and promote knowledge sharing process across all regions
· Provide support to sales & delivery teams in responding to RFPs for procurement of Temp Labor.
· Obtain support and agreement for procurement strategies from key stakeholders to ensure optimal compliance.
· Work with internal stakeholders to identify and support their need for filling contingent labor roles
· Initiate and manage Rfx’s (RFQ’s, RFI’s and RFP’s) related contract labor
· Contract negotiation and implementation
· Define and manage key supplier relationships to deliver improvement in performance, cost, service and quality. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management program.
· Measure supplier performance against contractual and service delivery targets.
· Lead supplier review meetings with business stakeholders and suppliers to assess supplier performance and contract compliance and take corrective action as required. Promote vendor capabilities within the organization. Provide official communication to suppliers as necessary.
· Negotiate Savings and best possible commercials across the contingent labor category. Track and report savings.
· Establish and report on measurable performance metrics for all procurement activities including supplier performance, payment terms, contractual terms, savings, and spend under management
· Establish and develop relationships with all key stakeholders: suppliers, internal customers; engaging with internal recruitment team, procurement, payables and other business stakeholders.
· Assist in providing procurement solutions to our clients
· Drive value added activities by implementing innovative strategies that both support and align with the organization’s priorities and goals
· Develop and Manage the Supplier Diversity Initiative
Key Skills/Experience:
· 5+ years Procurement experience delivering contingent labor category sourcing/buying services, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
· Advanced knowledge of the US contingent labor marketplace (e.g. suppliers, rates, labor laws, technology, rate benchmarking tools)
· Exposure to contract laws, negotiation, market dynamics, commercial strategy, strategic sourcing, contract management and supply relationship management
· Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing a VMS technology
· Strong communication skills and drive desired results within the organization
· Excellent people management skills; Proficient in verbal communication, writing, time management, organizational and presentation skills
· Ability to interact and influence at all levels
· Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
· Exceptionally strong work ethic displaying a mature, professional, service-oriented attitude with an ability to adjust quickly to change
· Motivated, self-starter and achievement oriented
· Demonstrated ability to build relationships / partnerships (internal and external), and ability to influence and drive change
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
· Excellent negotiation, influence, mediation & conflict management skills
· Bachelor’s Degree required, Advance degree and/or Contingent Labor certification a plus
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Required Skills:
Qualification: PUC / Graduation
Experience: 0 – 3 Years
Shift: Day Shift ( 6 days Working )
Shift Timings: (10.00am to 6.30pm)
Languages: English and Hindi + Any regional Language (Must)
Location: Banashankari 2nd Stage (Bangalore)
Immediate Joining - Only
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Excellent Communication Skill in English.
2. Selling products and services using solid rebuttals to prospective customers.
3. Passionate for sales & high on energy level.
4. Enthusiastic & have zeal to perform
5. Should be comfortable for sales in voice process
Responsibilities and Duties
- To Lead and execute the whole of the procurement function or in parts for Commercial Interiors category as per company norms
- Responsible for purchase decisions that impact cost of purchase, quality of purchase and timeliness of delivery etc of the purchase in relation to commercial interiors
- Implement Industry best practices for Purchase / Procurement by implementing Processes including automation of purchase processes, creating and revising existing procedures and formats used for purchase, updating the database and enhancing vendor connect
- To ensure internal customer delight by timely processing of quotes received from the site / vendors, evaluation of vendors in the line of priority for cost/quality/delivery/process compliance etc, management of payment cycles, inventory management and implementing effective mechanisms in purchase management
- Managing team of procurement executives or offices and freshers wherever applicable to deliver the team objectives by managing team interactions effectively and in collaborative manner . Equally so to manage individual contributor role in procurement function
- Responsible for periodic purchase related MIS and relevant daily, weekly and monthly reports to the management
Location = Delhi / Bengaluru
Profile = Assistant Manager / Manager - International & Domestic Sourcing (Metal Scraps). This is an urgent requirement.
Below are strict criterias.
1. Should have 4+ years of experience in international & domestic sourcing / purchasing / procurement of Aluminium / Metal / Alloy Scraps of various kinds i.e; Tense, Troma, TT, Zorba.
2. Should've travelled to international locations for aforesaid sourcing purpose. (not strict).
Key Responsibilities:
- Tender Identification & Management:
- Identify and analyze relevant tenders, RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs in the cybersecurity domain from global and Indian markets.
- Manage the entire tender process, from tender registration, document preparation, submission, to follow-up.
- Maintain updated knowledge of procurement platforms (e.g., GeM, CPPP, and global e-tendering systems) and tender submission requirements.
- Proposal & Bid Writing:
- Draft and prepare well-structured, high-quality proposals that meet the requirements of both technical and commercial aspects of tenders.
- Collaborate with internal teams (technical, legal, finance) to ensure all aspects of the tender response align with the client's specifications.
- Tailor cybersecurity solutions based on the unique requirements of each tender and showcase Certcube Labs' capabilities effectively.
- Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure that all tender documentation complies with legal, regulatory, and client requirements.
- Gather necessary supporting documents, including certifications, project references, and technical compliance documents.
- Review contracts and NDAs to ensure all legal and compliance aspects are covered.
- Risk & Financial Analysis:
- Assess the financial, legal, and operational risks associated with tenders and propose mitigation strategies.
- Prepare detailed pricing models and cost estimates for cybersecurity solutions and services.
- Market & Competitor Analysis:
- Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and pricing strategies in cybersecurity.
- Provide insights on positioning Certcube Labs’ services to increase competitiveness in global and Indian tenders.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, and key stakeholders involved in the tendering process.
- Coordinate and liaise with vendors, partners, and subcontractors to gather relevant inputs for tender responses.
- Post-Tender Activities:
- Manage follow-ups on tender submissions, respond to clarifications, and negotiate terms and conditions when required.
- Maintain a detailed database of all tenders, submissions, and outcomes for internal tracking and reporting.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in tender/bid management, preferably in the cybersecurity or IT sector.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and services (e.g., penetration testing, SOC services, vulnerability assessments, compliance frameworks).
- Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., GeM, CPPP) and experience in both Indian and global tender submission processes.
- Excellent proposal and bid writing skills with the ability to articulate complex technical solutions clearly.
- Experience in financial analysis, risk assessment, and pricing strategies for large-scale contracts.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management tools.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to collaborate with technical teams and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Handling inquiries to get quotations from the vendor and closing it by generating the purchase orders.
- Coordinating and negotiating with vendors to get the most cost effective quotations.
- Procure products at negotiated rates from vendors
- Researching new prospective brands and affitating with them for new business
- Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners
- Preparing proposals for the clients based on their respective inquiries. Utilizing excel to keep the dashboard off inquiries, quotation, purchase orders, payments & deliveries.
Key Skills required
- Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills
- Sound knowledge of MS - Office
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
- Attention to details Critical thinker and analytical problem solver
Job Description
About
It is a digital first, multi-brand consumer goods company owned and operated under one house, with each of its brands working together toward one mission: To help Indians lead more fulfilling life surrounded by wellness and grace. The founders, Revant and Dhyanesh have more than a decade of experience building, advising and investing in consumer brands. This has allowed them to understand the Indian consumer in a level of detail about their health, habits, and more. The business is creating a family of purposeful brands with products that solve a particular problem for a small segment of people. Each brand provides the essentials to make an individual segment of people lead a graceful life full of purpose and wellbeing. Each brand offers high quality, responsibly-made products that are inviting and easy to use, paired with access to ongoing guidance and support.
Position: New Product Development / Procurement Manager
- Handle personal care product development with contract Manufacturers
- Procurement and Negotiation with Manufacturers and packaging vendors
- Experience in Business development role for Contract Manufacturer is plus
- Min 3-4 years experience in personal care contract manufacturing
- Fit for startup hustle
Responsibilities:
-Managing NPD process right from ideation, feasibility and capability to launch of new products.
- Creating networks and timelines, identifying critical path, anchoring task forces and managing key stakeholders to deliver project milestones
- Categorizing projects based on size of opportunity and business needs to simplify, standardize and accelerate product launches in market
- Managing contract manufacturers & P2P procurement
Our client is a Delhi based healthcare platform that is dedicated to Ayurveda and provides wellness solutions to its customers that is tailored and fine-tuned to their requirements. They have created a unique balance of Ayurvedic herbs and western medicine to come up with courses and medical advice which will not only rid their patients of the illness but also helps them bring the body back into balance.
Their services are available across the globe, with over 65% of their client base being from US, UK, and Canada. The company's primary focus is on Ayurveda and taking the ancient knowledge to anyone who wishes to bring back balance to their health and apply the tools in their everyday life.
As the SCM Manager, you will be managing procurement of product, packaging and services for all ongoing and future brand launches.
- Leading & driving the identification and development of suppliers & vendors, negotiations to get better commercial terms & value
- Supporting in implementing comprehensive procurement and commercial/contracts for supplies & services for product development and manufacturing activities. Working closely with Legal team to ensure finalizing agreements/contracts appropriately in the interest of the organisation.
- Proactively engaging with suppliers & vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Ensuring that the development and execution of Procurement and Commercial strategies are aligned with company’s business objectives and in line with the overall budgeted costs.
- Shaping policies for effective and efficient procedures for management of procurements and improving quality.
- Managing logistics for timely & effective management of supplies.
- Driving & supporting the administrative aspects for procurement including ensuring timely billing, reconciliation of bills with supplies or services provided. Working with finance function for statutory taxations and compliance norms etc to be followed by suppliers, vendors, subcontractors etc.
- Managing warehouse operations.
- Ensuring smooth daily work of warehouse operations and logistics processes, controlling, managing and monitoring inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels, ensuring all deliveries are dispatched on time, coordinating with the Logistics manager and management for any requirements. Strategizing for optimum utilization of warehouse infrastructure.
- Coordinating and Managing QC of products and ensuring that the reports are approved timely.
- Monitoring and documenting everyday activities of units and ensuring efficient working of both manufacturing and packaging department and ensuring continuous improvement in the same.
- Providing the necessary support to enable effective governance of inventory management rules, including definition of inventory categories and ownership matrices.
- Taking ownership for various inventory tracking reports and their respective KPIs
- Helping set data quality requirements to enable and maintain an effective executive oversight for inventory management throughout the enterprise
What you need to have:
- Experience in FMCG industry, Food & Beverage
- Capable of handling projects and decision making independently, should be strong on project execution skills
- Knowledge of excel.
- Skills:
- Negotiation
- Quality Check (production aesthetic)
- Global sourcing
- Communication
- Basic understanding of costing
Almost a decade old, it is a venture committed to bring together a varied range of traditional crafts and techniques of dyeing, weaving, printing and hand embroidery. The founders have dedicated their life to promote Indian Block Prints and provide employment and Hand-Embroidery training to women so that numerous underprivileged women can be empowered.
What you will do:
- Creating cost effective, scalable, agile processes that can cater to increased production requirements
- Creating and executing the production plan
- Collaborating closely with the Business Analyst(s) and the Merchandiser(s) for the same
- Ensuring that the manufactured apparels (both inhouse and at vendor site) meet the quality benchmarks
- Bringing in more robust quality measures to the entire production process
- Motivating and upskilling his teams and ensuring smooth communication and collaboration at all times
- Ensuring complete and timely handoffs amongst teams to ensure the manufacturing is as per plan
- Ensuring that the vendors are able to fulfill the manufacturing requirements on time and that there are no delays on their front because of capacity issues
- Creating stringent processes related to vendor allocation and follow ups to ensure timely delivery
- Partnering with internal teams such as Merchandisers, Technology, Finance, HR, Legal etc
- Ensuring that the processes and their interface with technology stays updated with changing times
- Submitting production cost estimates and ensuring the Purchasing Orders are issued on time
- Ensuring cost optimization and ensuring strong fiscal controls are in place across the production process
- Driving a strong execution culture within his team so as to ensure that delivery is as per the production planned/ launch plan
- Communicating terms and conditions applicable to all external partners related to Production and ensuring adherence to the same
- Introducing best practices to the organization
Desired Candidate Profile
What you need to have:- 10+ years of relevant experience (preferable)
- Planning skills
- Strong excel skills
- Understanding of block prints and supplier/vendor networks- Should also come with his/her own network in place
- Cost cutting abilities
- Strong process orientation and inclination for documentation
- Customer FIRST Mindset
- Good communication Skills (Fluency in English is not a mandate)
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Stakeholder management and people management skills
- Vendor Management
- Strong prioritization and organising skills
- Ability to get work done through others
- Ability to multitask
- Prior experience as an Operations/ Production Manager for a manufacturing concern preferably in an ecommerce set up
- Experience in handling large internal teams as well as a large vendor network
Founded in 2019 by VIT alumni, this B2B marketplace works with the bottomline of hotels thereby helping them boost their profits by at least 20%. It has already empowered over 1000 hotels including ITC Hotels, Radisson and Taj.
This platform is disrupting the hospitality sector by leveraging the power of omnichannel procurement.
- Creating and implementing best purchasing practice, vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
- Discovering profitable suppliers and initiating business and organizing partnerships
- Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Evaluating the challenges faced by the business and taking action to mitigate risks and developing opportunities
- Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level
- Collaborating with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
- Providing leadership and managing a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reduction
Desired Candidate Profile
What you need to have:
- Any graduate degree
- 4+ years of experience in the Hospitality industry in a senior Procurement role
- Ability and experience in leading a team
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and driven
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