General Manager Indirect Sourcing / Cost Control / Procurement

Job Title: General Manager Indirect Sourcing / Cost Control / Procurement Location: Lahore, Pakistan Company: Pep Boys USA (Leading Automobile MNC based in the USA) Job Timings: USA Eastern Standard Time Who Should Apply: Candidates having relevant experience as Procurement Head / Supply Chain Head / Commercial Controller / Financial Controller / Head of Financial Planning / Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer. Position Summary: The General Manager of Indirect Sourcing is responsible for negotiating and maintaining procurement strategies and programs to identify, evaluate, and maintain a vendor network that meets the company's quality, cost, and service requirements. This position will work cross-functionally to deliver procurement cost savings and risk mitigation. Duties and Responsibilities: Review company purchases and identify opportunities for cost reduction through purchase consolidation. Serve as liaison between company stakeholders and vendors. Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors. Lead all levels of RFP activity, meet with potential participants, answer RFP-related questions from vendors, analyze RFP results, and support final vendor awards. Support as well as lead sourcing events including vendor sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiations. Onboard new vendors. Support the development of new policies and procedures to drive savings and lead organizational and operational change management. Support necessary negotiations ensuring all buying complies with policies and procedures. Develop and communicate sourcing strategy to senior leadership. Consistently monitor and evaluate savings against targets. Leverage external sources to assess market conditions, spend leverage opportunities, benchmarking data, RFP builds, and related activities. Lead research and analytics efforts to both validate savings projections and enable more precise supplier negotiations. Build vendor management and continuous improvement methodologies. Other duties as assigned. Qualification & Experience: MBA / MBA Supply Chain / MBA Finance from a reputable institute / CA / ACCA / ACMA 10 years of experience in indirect procurement, vendor management, strategic sourcing, RFP process, contract negotiations, contract management, and Cost Control is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Expert proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships. Experience with process improvement and change management. Ability to explain analytical findings clearly and succinctly to a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects at once. Must have a strong attention to detail. Must have strong problem-solving skills. Must be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, offering competitive market compensation and excellent career progression opportunities. Interested candidates may apply by emailing their CVs and a cover letter to talent.os@wphome.com on or before January 15, 2024. Please mention the position applied for in the subject line, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr