Associate Procurement Operations Lead at Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Procurement, Supply Chain, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

10-12 years of Procurement experience in medium and large scale / multinational organization in SAG Spending
Strong understanding of Strategic sourcing / Category Management and Procurement Operations Role
Demonstrated cross functional project leadership experience. Experience in a related industry preferred
Proficient in negotiation abilities, application of strategic sourcing process, Project Management, Change Management
Excellent communication skills (technical, non-technical)
Proficient in interpreting and analyzing financial statements
Excellent in English and local languages
Strong in financial / statistical analysis, organization skills, Microsoft office skills
Collaborative facilitation and influence skills
Self directing, and has ability to work in a very fast paced, multi-tasking environment

Responsibilities

Managing the procurement of SAG spending including all marketing/sales/HR/Supply Chain/IT spend for India Corporate office and execution of Sourcing process. Also include Procurement of SAG Services, IT, Retail and Professional Services
Handling all the activities related to daily Procurement operations in SAG
Processing of Purchase Requisitions / Shopping Carts raised by end users with proper documentation required as per Procurement Policy
Follow up for timely delivery of material along with Invoice and Purchase Order discrepancy resolution
Manage spend through the Goodyear 7-step sourcing process
Preparing executive reports to meet local, regional and global reporting requirements and driving savings projects to reduce cost
Interaction with end user for full specification of material and job works
Follow up with vendor for any clarity/Grievance related to material supplied or services provided
Close working with receiving functions to monitor the receipt and rejection of material and ensure the Procure to Pay cycle is completed
Managing Creation of new vendor codes and updations of Global systems as per internal requirements and policies
Executes sourcing strategies within geographical scope, ensuring consistency with Global SAG category by working closely with the SAG Category Leads
Develop relationships with local and regional suppliers to support India business needs
Associate to drive projects across SAG spending and deliver savings to meet the business goals. Drive the overall efficiency of the Procurement Operations Savings projects for all SAG categories
Ensures appropriate collaborative communication is occurring between strategic sourcing teams and shared services transactional teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Procurement OperationsStrategic SourcingCategory ManagementPurchase RequisitionsProcure to PayVendor ManagementSourcing ProcessSpend ManagementExecutive ReportingSavings ProjectsSupplier Relationships

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this role?

The position requires 10-12 years of Procurement experience in medium and large scale or multinational organizations, specifically in SAG Spending.

What key skills are needed for the Associate Procurement Operations Lead position?

Candidates need a strong understanding of Strategic sourcing, Category Management, and Procurement Operations, along with proficient negotiation abilities, project management, change management, excellent communication skills, financial and statistical analysis, Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Is this a remote position or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this procurement role?

A strong candidate has 10-12 years of procurement experience in multinational organizations with SAG spending, demonstrated cross-functional project leadership, experience in a related industry, and proficiency in negotiation, strategic sourcing, project management, and financial analysis.