• Coordination with end user teams to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations. This is a key step to ensure maximum clarity is derived whilst obtaining a clear scope on the requirements and supporting Business.
• New Supplier developments for specialized and one time business requirements. This will require to enhance and utilize existing supplier database to ensure quality suppliers.
• Work closely for devising long term strategy for market knowledge development & devise market benchmarking in the services area.
• Manage end to end procurement requests (PR’s) within Oracle and ensure timely release and closure of such requests whilst following compliance.
• Drive Cost optimization & Efficiency improvement initiatives
• Coordination with Vendor – End to End follow-ups and coordination until project is finally implemented.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms, finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries. Communicate recommendations.
• Ensure suppliers would submit digitally signed invoices towards all the purchase orders placed. Closure and tracking of open contracts, PR’s and PO’s would be of key essence.
• Close collaboration with the business partners.
• Be a business enabler with market knowledge, best practices and resolving pain points of business as “Partner”