Assistant Manager - BOM Procurement

Job Purpose: We are looking for an experienced Procurement Resource to manage the Bill of Materials Procurement for the 2.5 GW Cell Line at Dholera. The responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers and also to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Cell Line BOM Procurement.
• Devise robust sourcing strategies, stock tracking and triggering the PR to PO Cycle.
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
• Examine and test existing contracts.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Must be able to monitor the cost of the project as per defined budget.
• Establish multi-dimensional viewing and overcome challenges of matrix structure
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance • Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities Ensure purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents are in place and updated when required • Utilize appropriate resources including Supplier Development to ensure appropriate supplier partnerships and delivery of sourced products.
• Develop creative and innovative procurement processes
• Provide management reports and key performance data and monitor cost savings
• Manage relationships with suppliers and select and develop new suppliers
• Negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues • Work with suppliers and have a process in place to measure effective performance, quality and compliance. Measure against KPI criteria if these exist
• Ensure professional and consistent supplier management is applied across the supply base in line with the purchasing policy
• Ensure parts are sourced in full and aligned to production schedules and customer requirements
• Manage, coach and develop high performing purchasing and cost estimating teams that meet agreed objectives and which deliver best practice results, added value and continuous improvements • Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
• Input to and hold responsibility for department budget
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy
• Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on supply.
• Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimizing cost
• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Purchasing activities
• Assist Senior Management team in ensuring effective relationships with client businesses through maintaining an appropriate interface between procurement and suppliers.

• Relevant SCM/ procurement/commercial experience with a Cell manufacturing factory
• Experience: 8-10 years of relevant post qualification experience
• Education: B-Tech Mandatory, MBA/ Diploma in SCM is preferred.
• Proven experience in a purchasing management role, preferably within an manufacturing environment.
• Contract management and supplier experience.
• Computer literate, especially Excel skills.
• Experience on SAP, Ariba or Equivalent Software Reporting Authority Lead Procurement Location Dholera.