Position Summary
In this role, you will be responsible to perform day-to-day operations while maintaining SLA. Solving queries related to Procurement operation and coordinating with customer. The individual must be an active contributor towards the overall objective of the project. We are looking for someone who should be open to work for the business team based out of Europe & North America.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage a team of sourcing & procurement assistant buyers and buyers
Maintain quality and service standards in support of the contracted SLA for business operations.
Identify, recommend and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of processes.
Build, support, sustain & motivate a high performance team
Identify, assess and resolve complex business problems / issues and provide alternates
Evaluates direct reports, and provides formal counselling and mentoring to staff
Performs other duties as assigned by the Procurement Lead.
Driving transformation projects working with the business and bring industry standards
Stakeholder management, good communication, Ownership, Decision-making and Agile mindset
Contract creation & Analytics, Supplier Support, PO Creation & Maintenance, E-Sourcing, Helpdesk
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
Liaise with the stakeholders to understand their requirements and close them in the given time frame
Perform spend & market analysis to identify the best available market price for the ongoing project/service
Participate periodically in reviews with Global Category managers and Regional Heads of Procurement and their sourcing managers to ensure strategies are aligned and pipeline activity is proceeding, Stay updated with relevant regulations, laws, and industry best practices related to procurement activities.
Utilize procurement software and systems to streamline processes, track orders, and generate reports.
Monitor and enforce compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Participate in cross-functional teams and contribute to the development and implementation of organizational initiatives.
Desired Candidate:
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or Postgraduate in SCM.
7+ years of relevant experience in Sourcing & Procurement
Experience as a Processing analyst & supervisor preferred, but not required
Minimum 5 yrs experience working in a team environment
Supervisory experience required of teams greater than 10+ FTEs
Proficiency in source to pay tools (Ariba, SAP, SRM etc)
Proficiency in MS suite
High attention to detail
Experience working with global stakeholders, vendors and clients outside India.
Good communication, Ownership and Decision-making
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a team environment.
Positive attitude, self starter and highly self motivated.
Location(s)Ahmedabad – Venus Stratum GCC
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.