Manager Sourcing and Procurement Excellence

ASSA ABLOY India Position : Manager Sourcing & Procurement Excellence Business Unit : ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Job Location : Mumbai/Gurgaon Reporting to : Head Sourcing - SAARC Company Description: ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, ASSA ABLOY is comprised of over 150 companies in more than 40 countries, all part of the door security industry. ASSA ABLOY's mission is to provide complete opening solutions, backed by value-added services, to help people feel safer and more secure, thus creating more freedom in their lives. Visit Position Summary ASSA ABLOY is looking for a candidate for the position of Manager Sourcing & Procurement Excellence, based out of Mumbai/Gurgaon to handle sourcing activities, spend analysis and supplier coordination to ensure purchase contract management. The role involves working in close contact with the Procurement team and suppliers to understand raw material market trend, demand fluctuations, annual volumes and overall sourcing process improvements/adherence. Job Description: •Responsible for carrying out strategic sourcing of direct material purchase for all SAARC entities •Responsible for spend analysis across all SAARC entities •Responsible for driving cost savings projects to execution initiated by Sourcing Manager •Drive payment terms improvement across all SAARC entities •Understand the various categories of products to increase spend with preferred suppliers of the division •Support the development, planning, and implementation of sourcing strategies within the respective spend area that deliver best value, price, compliance, and efficiencies •Work closely with Procurement function to ensure volume commitments are being adhered and drive procurement efficiency and excellence •Work with procurement team and streamline ways of working, standardization set KPI so we can have visibility and transparency. •Manage suppliers to build trust to resolve issues regarding performance, timelines, product quality, delivery and commitments Job Requirements: •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical from an accredited college or university is a minimum requirement. •Minimum 10 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement •Proficiency with computer software applications including major Microsoft "Office Suite" programs, specifically Excel. Working knowledge of Qlik Sense and Power BI is preferred. •Good interpersonal communication and presentation skills is required. •Detail orientated with strong organizational skills and time management habits. •Motivated self-starter with a high aptitude for acquiring new skills and principles. *Must know the local language and should be willing to travel in the assigned region