Sr. Manager - Procurement
CurrentManaging complete sourcing process of Supplier Selection, Request of Quotes (RFx), and conducting negotiations for costby managing day-to-day procurement activity across various categories of procurement. Well versed in tactical buying and related activities of conducting and end to end execution of reverse auction, OEM buying for IT hardware and other Capex procurement.Negotiating with the short-listed contractors and in timeawarding the work in compliance with approved policies.Directing marketing procurement for influencer marketing, performance marketing and brand marketing negotiations.Co-ordinating with internal stakeholders for implementation and incorporating the entirePR to PO process.Managing operational responsibility for PO Confirmations, DOA/EDM based approvals. Past dues and Expedites, Vendor Management, Invoice resolution, floating RFP/RFQ to vendors.Managing supplier relationshipsCoordinating with internal ethics and compliance team for adhering/implementing audit compliances and procedure.Involved in daily reporting activity with respect to quantity of PR’s closed and RFX issued to suppliers and contract renewal and other activities which directly impacts our Spend Analysis Report.