Manager - Sourcing

Position : Manager Sourcing

Business Unit : ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Job Location : Mumbai

Reporting to : Dircetor & Head of SCM - 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 ABLOYs 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 www.assaabloyopeningsolutions.co.in

Position Summary

ASSA ABLOY is looking for a candidate for the position of Manager Strategic Sourcing based out of Mumbai 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
• Work closely with Procurement function to ensure volume commitments are being adhered to
• Drive payment terms improvement across all SAARC entities
• Understand the various category 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 delivers best value, price, compliance, and efficiencies
• 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.
• 8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• Proficiency with computer software applications including major Microsoft "Office Suite" programs, specifically Excel. Working knowledge of QlikSense 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.
  
  

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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