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Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop IT procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Approve purchase orders and organize and confirm delivery of goods and services.
• Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Control the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Oversee and manage the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
• Prepare procurement reports for senior management.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
• Leverage in-house synergies through collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Stay abreast with global market trends and competitor strategies in key markets.

Managerial & Leadership Responsibilities:

• Influence key stakeholders to drive business outcomes. Guiding and leading support team members in addressing procurement issues.

Education Qualification (Fulltime): 

• Graduation: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) / Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) 
• Post-Graduation: Master of Science (M.Sc) /Master of Technology (M.Tech) / Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 

Experience: 10 to 18 Years

With 14+ years of expertise in e-commerce, our client provides AI-powered solutions for quick scale-up of brands and equips them to serve a global audience efficiently. From Texas to India, it operates from 6 different locations and processes 5 million orders annually and are amongst the top 25 sellers on Amazon and Walmart.com.

Founded by entrepreneurs with rich international experience, this leading online store of USA works with over 2000 brands which include many known brands in the US and covers almost all major categories like beauty and healthcare, electronics and gadgets, furniture, toys and apparel and others.

It has won several accolades including Inc 5000, fastest-growing companies, two years in a row.

• Managing inputs, category profit & loss, promotion management, auditing and analysis, vendor escalations, and concise communications
• Growing selection, improving terms and cost structures, and building long-term relationships with vendors for the sub-categories assigned
• Demonstrating customer and category knowledge, being an advocate for a quality customer experience, and understanding the competition and industry
• Being responsible for long term growth opportunities and risk identification, planning, communicating, and partnering with internal teams
• Demonstrating a deep understanding of Online retail tools and becoming advocates for tool enhancements
• Attracting talent and making the right hiring decision, setting goals, and resource planning for the team
• Visiting trade shows in the US and other countries as per process requirements
• Creating mechanisms to help on-board new talent to the organization by continuously building a network of talent inside and outside of the company
• Effectively coaching and giving feedback to direct reports to help develop talent and supporting career development
• Setting and balancing goals across the team to optimize performance against department goals and employee development

Desired Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of experience doing one of several roles: quantitative/financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, pricing, marketing, or e- commerce
• Strong understanding of category, product, and vendor performance
• Proficiency in Excel
• Proven analytical skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Proven experience leading teams & cross-functional projects
• Influencing abilities and vendor management experience
• Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes
• A willingness to roll up sleeves to get things done
• Ability to work autonomously in a demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and effective prioritization
• Preferably a valid US Visa    

1. Filter criteria –
1. 7-8 years & above experience in Corporate Banking or allied areas (Mid-market, Commercial, Trade)
2. Corporate relationship and Sales ownership experience
3. Understanding of Corporate/ Commercial/ SME/ Trade Finance
4. Individual needs to be self-driven, capable of working with minimum supervision
5. This will be an acquisition and execution role, hence proven competency in these will be essential

1. Job Role –
1. Responsible for bringing in new client acquisitions and driving closure on mandates for the region
2. Understanding the key offerings of the company platform and applicability across industries
3. Marketing SCF solutions to Corporates and their Supply Chains
4. Ability to engage with a wide set of stakeholders on the Corporate side and identify opportunities
5. Engaging with the FI partners to activate and grow financing on the Network
6. Working closely with the India Corporate Sales - Head and the Network Sales teams to achieve the KRAs for the region