Manager - Indirect Sourcing

Job Title: Manager - Indirect Sourcing Company: Landmark Group Job Category: SAP Ariba Roles & Responsibilities: * Work with the Indirect Sourcing Team to build category\-specific short, medium, and long\-range sourcing strategies * Negotiation of techno\-commercial terms with suppliers for various categories. * Complete knowledge of E\-Procurement tools, RfX, online auctions and tendering. * Develop \& deliver sourcing strategies across the group companies * Conduct Spend analysis of indirect spend on regular basis and drive cost optimization projects * Drive procurement efficiencies including improvement of existing practices and develop SOP and plans to achieve results in ever changing business priorities * Alignment of procurement processes and practices with multiple stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective procurement processes * Supplier relationship management with strategic suppliers * Run RFQ process and lead negotiations for consolidated requirements across geographies. * Develop samples from prospective new vendors and conduct quality evaluation workshops with the concept teams * Finalize rates cards for each input vendor and communicate to concept sourcing teams * Interface and problem solve with cross functional teams on any product/quality issues * Establish \& execute time and action timelines for each buying season Work Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Availability: Full time

Requirements * 8\-10 years of work experience in Procurement/ Sourcing in industries like FMCG, Retail \& Automobile. * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / MBA Qualification from reputed institute * Professionals with Certified Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) will be preferred * Knowledge of e\-Procurement, RFX, e\-Auctions, ERP Platform\- SAP ARIBA or Oracle R Fusion * Strong Project Management, Analytical and influencing Skills * Sound knowledge of processes and systems * People / Team Management * Quick and rational decision\-making skills under pressure * Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills * Computer / Technical Skills (if any) : ERP Oracle / SAP, BI Tools, MS Office Key Skills: SAP Ariba, Procurement, Sourcing Salary: Not disclosed