Senior Manager - GBS Procurement

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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Senior Manager - GBS Procurement in Coimbatore, India.

A strategic leader responsible for driving procurement efficiency, fostering supplier partnerships, and optimizing global supply chain processes. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and strong leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals and foster a resilient supply chain.

What a typical day looks like:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies effectiveness that align with organizational Vision and Goals
• Lead team in delivering functional objectives, goals and reporting in alignment with internal and external stake holders.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with inventory management teams to keep optimum inventory level.
• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on procurement performance and supply chain metrics.
• Work on shortage management with buyers, provide assistance in resolving Accounts Payable, warehouse and RTV challenges, follow-up to ensure PO’s are placed on time, there are no past due orders, work on POAN action items.
• Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues.
• Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes.
• Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes.
• Drive Process improvements and have succession plan in place for all critical resources.
• Back-up to Operational Regional Directors
• Drive voice of customer improvement themes in alignment with Customer feedback
• Align and Drive productivity targets for the Team.
• Give presentations to the Top Management w.r.t the Business and drive QBR reviews with Sites.
• Drive Standardization of reports and processes across Teams
• Consolidated, Automate and Eliminate reports and processes.
• Ensure participation in BCP drill and work on continues improvement of BCP plan.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement and supply chain professionals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Drive employee engagement and communication programs (quarterly one to one meeting with each employee, skip level meetings, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain.
  
  

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

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; an MBA or relevant certifications (CPSM, CSCP, etc.) is preferred.
• 18+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a focus on global operations.
• Proven track record of managing complex procurement projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with the ability to build strong supplier relationships.
• Analytical skills and knowledge of data analysis tools to drive insights and decision-making.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in team building and performance management.
• Should be open to any shift.
  
  

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

• Health Insurance
• PTO
  
  

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