Sr. Procurement Manager

Position: Senior Manager &ndash Procurement
Number of vacancies: 1
Summary/ Objective:
At Gaiagen, we manufacture products that are biological alternatives to chemicals, in the field of pest
management. We are looking for a Senior Manager - Procurement who can establish best practices
in the procurement functions, Vendor Management Strategies, bring in Purchase efficiency,
possibilities of purchase income and reduction of turnover time.
The role responsibilities include designing and implementing a robust system for procurement of
Raw Materials, Packing Materials, and Capital Items and Traded goods with defined timelines and
rates. Will also include bringing in full accountability for the negotiations to have the optimal cost
and quality, Striving to engage Transporter & Freight Agency for fastest delivery at reduced cost and
also Efficient collaboration with all the stakeholders.
You should be a responsible mentor with an analytical and strategic mind and have a broad
knowledge of the business. If you&rsquore also committed to productivity and compliance, we&rsquod like to
meet you.
Required Qualification
1. Graduate / Post Graduate/ MBA degree in supply chain management, logistics or business
administration.
2. At least 5+ years of experience in a senior position handling Procurement preferably in a
Chemical/ Agro Industry with knowledge of related compliances and statutory requirements
in any reputed organization. Experience of having worked with R&D function will be an
advantage.
Skills & Attributes:
Proven working experience in a similar role.
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management, Assets & Inventory Management.
Interest in market dynamics along with business sense.
Outstanding negotiation and networking.
Working experience of vendor management softwares.
Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures.
Solid judgment along with decision making skills.
Strong leadership capabilities.
Job Description
1. Management of the overall procurement systems which will include the following:
1. Develop, lead and execute purchase strategies.
2. Identifying and removing potential barriers to success.
3. Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirement documentations.
4. Alternate procurement and vendor strategies for every possible item.
5. Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier
power.
6. Define and monitor efficiency, effectiveness and success of the Procurement activities
using adequate controlling tools which are measurable and repeatable.
7. Initiating a Sourcing Strategy in alignment with Global Procurement standards.
8. Ensuring the implementation and tracking of the achieved results.
9. Ownership for individual Procurement targets.
10.Align internal local decision makers through focused communication.
11. Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.
12. Assess, manage and mitigate risks
13. Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
14.Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
15. Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
16.Establish appropriate guidelines, policy and governance across the organization based
on the Global Procurement standards and local compliance requirements.
17.Observing high health and safety standards.
18. Mentoring team members.
Other information
At Gaiagen, we are designing and developing new biological alternatives to chemicals. We are
looking out for Candidates with great dedication and passion to work on projects which are helpful in
delivering smart effective and sustainable pest management solutions.
Equality Statement
Gaiagen is committed to building a diverse workplace. We invite applications from all persons,
irrespective of gender, disabilities, and members of religious minorities groups who can contribute
through their experience to the diversity and effectiveness of our workplace. Equality and diversity
are core to our values as an organization. Staff members are expected to work collectively and
individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to colleagues from different
backgrounds, and value and respect their work.
Conflict of Interest
Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or
other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with our principles of
independence and impartiality, or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from
carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from
being appointed.
Selection Process
1. Shortlisting of candi