White Force Group
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white-force.com
Job details:
URGENT HIRING for Senior Lead Sourcing Manager
Email ID: rahulk.kanojia@white-force.in
Contact: 9300955707
Location: PAN India
Experience Required: 12-16 years of business development, account management and Team management experience in B2B environment
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: 30LPA
Education – Graduate
Target Industry: Steel Procurement
We are looking for self-motivated individuals to lead customer interactions for Procurement business unit. Someone who is a Steel expert, entrepreneurial in nature, willing to design and develop an industry-defining business; self-starters who would embrace a degree of ambiguity with ease and showcase adaptability towards various products within Raw Material procurement space.
This role is focused on Demand Generation from a given footprint by reaching out to the right target group.
JOB PURPOSE
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Lead implementation and execution of procurement processes with existing and new vendors/ partners
• Develop detailed sourcing strategy and category plans to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
• Embrace change, utilize and champion new & existing digital tools and portals applicable to the role.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local suppliers to ensure reliable and consistent steel supply.
• Lead negotiations to achieve the best possible pricing, payment terms, and cost efficiencies through volume aggregation and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure that all procured steel products meet the company's quality standards and comply with industry regulations.
• Continuously monitor steel market trends, price fluctuations, and emerging risks to inform procurement strategies and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Conducting supplier reliability assessment, developing KPIs, joint action plan and providing feedback to identify areas of improvement
• Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuous steel supply and business continuity.
• Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and drive cost savings.
• Provide updates about procurement related progress and potential delays on a daily basis to the Sourcing/ Category Lead
• Exposure of MSME universe preferably in the Raw Material procurement sector.
• Maintain an awareness of pricing and industry market conditions. Provide pricing and product availability to all customers basis the guideline and processes outlined.
• Strong team player and comfortable with new categories and customer profile.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications:
Graduate or BE (Civil / Mechanical, Metallurgy)
MBA (Preferred)
Work experience:
• 15+ years of business development, account management and Team management experience in B2B environment
• Atleast 10 years of proven experience in purchase/ procurement in one or more industries/ market/ commodity segments such as EPC, Manufacturers, OEMs, Automotive, Building materials
• Entrepreneurial and business owner mindset (startup experience a big plus) owning some big accounts themselves
• Passion and energy to drive hyper growth in a new yet rapidly growing business segment
Required skills:
• Category understanding of Steel as a raw material and SMBs as an ecosystem.
• Proficiency in the use of email with strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Full professional proficiency of regional language is required.
• Adept at managing cross-functional discussions.
• Ability to make decisions in a changing environment, anticipate future needs and drive results.
• High level of organization and focus and ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
Location: PAN India
Interested candidates can apply along with their resume on the below mentioned email ID or WhatsApp number
Email ID: rahulk.kanojia@white-force.in
Contact: 9300955707
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