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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add Manager – Indirect Procurement in Chennai, India.

What a typical day looks like:

Handle a team of 8+ Buyers.Work on Purchase Order management with buyers, provide assistance in resolving Accounts Payable, warehouse and Return To Vendor challenges, follow-up to ensure PO’s are placed on time, there are no past due orders, work on action items.Ensure there are no Production line down situationsEnsure adherence to targets set for all Process Metrics Perform Quarterly / Annual performance appraisals for the team members.Ensure timely generation, reporting and expertise in dashboards reviews.Coach and Mentor the team and guide them towards effective discharge of functions.Handle escalations if any, and escalate matters requiring the senior management’s attention on a timely basis and follow the escalation matrix.Train new and existing team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools and process.Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues.Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of Indirect Procurement processesPrepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes DriveProcess improvements and have succession plan in place for all critical resourcesBe Back-up to Operational Regional LeadersEnsure detailed process documentation in place for training new employees coming onboardSchedule regular calls with Suppliers and drive supplier performance improvementEnsure ZERO non-compliance during Statutory audits and Drive voice of partner and voice of employee improvement themes in alignment with Customer and Employees feedback with appropriate action plans.Align and Drive productivity targets for the TeamCoordinate with GBS Management for Internal Site Leadership and ELT visits.Give presentations to the Top Management w.r.t the Business and drive QBR reviews with Sites Drive Standardization of reports and processes across Teams Consolidated, Automate and Eliminate reports and processes. Ensure participation in BCP drill and work on continues improvement of BCP plan Drive employee engagement and communication programs (quarterly one to one meetings with each employees, skip level meetings, etc.)Inculcate Lean Culture across the teams. Facilitate, mentor projects and drive for Lean Green Belt Certification and Lean Journey at Flex.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Graduate in Science, MBA preferred,Experience 7-10 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Any Global Supply Chain certificationPreference from a manufacturing or EMS backgroundLean Green Belt or 6 Sigma certified preferredHands-on knowledge on ERP like Baan, SAPPlatforms like Ivalua (aQuire) is added advantage

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

Health InsurancePTO

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Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain

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