Specialist - GBS Indirect Procurement

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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add Specialist - GBS Indirect procurement position will be based in Chennai.

What a typical day looks like:

• Using different forms of caring- e-auction, sealed, open care.
• Procurement of non-standard materials on aQuire basis.
• Ongoing and close participation with cross-functional teams, the global IP team and the Flex GBS team.
• Processing the requests received in the aQuire system within 48 hours, sending out the request for proposal.
• Compare the offers and select the best one - Cost and Quality.
• Interpreting contracts, dealing with the legal department representative and cross-functional areas, arranging signatures and ensuring mailing.
• Managing the recruitment of suppliers.
• Tracking goods from procurement to receipt.
• Overall management of global projects, knowledge of KPIs and drive to meet them.
• Agile participation in English language conference calls, meetings, representing the IP team
• Constant liaison with suppliers and peers.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the procurement processes defined in the integrated management system.
• Sending out samples, organizing transport with the help of transport managers where necessary.
• Requesting and documenting safety data sheets.
• Continuous monitoring, maintenance and updating of minimum stocks (as part of the job).
• Handling and processing of Titan and AP.
• Preparation and recording of reports.
  
  

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Typically requires a minimum of 6+ years of procurement experience.
• Use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills, Comprehensive vision, Strategic thinking, Drive for continuous improvement, Project level thinking, Positive attitude,
  
  

Proactive, contributing attitude, A sense of control, good communication skills, Precision, Good team work, Business mindset, Defined personality, Integrity, English language skills.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
  
  

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