Assistant Manager- Procurement

Job description Procurement

(Assistant Manager)

Role description

Looking for an upbeat and enthusiastic individual for Grant Thornton Bharat, Global Delivery Mid-office team. Working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, the primary responsibilities of the role will include:

1. Tailspend Management

• Review suppliers below 100k total contract value to understand options for value generation – service level improvements/cost efficiencies.
• Ensure information for all tailspend suppliers is correct in our procurement data – goods and services being provided, GT stakeholder contact, copy of the contract and expiry date, supplier performance.
• Assist GT stakeholder in market review to benchmark current pricing and explore if an improved service offering is available.

2. Contract and SLA Management and Reporting

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor contracts and SLAs (Service Level Agreements) as per the company’s requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all contracts and related documentation to ensure Procurement Contract Database is kept up to date.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, addressing any discrepancies or issues that may arise.

3. Third Party Risk Management and Compliance

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with firm policies, procedures, and industry regulations across all procurement activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with third party vendors, suppliers, or service providers.
• Influence and manage relevant and necessary certifications for large third-party suppliers.

4. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and provide tactical support for ad-hoc and strategic projects.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal teams and vendors.
• Ensure stakeholders have visibility of in-scope contracts.

5. Procurement Systems and Tools

• Manage and support the as-is contract resources on sharepoint.
• Identify/utilize procurement software and tools to manage and streamline procurement processes.
• Support the development and enhancement of procurement systems and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualification and competencies

1. 4-6 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or a related role, preferably within the professional services or technology sector.

2. A degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply chain management or a related field.

3. Achieved or working towards MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply CIPS) or similar Procurement/Supply Chain qualification preferred.

4. Experience working in international organisations

5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure effective interactions with stakeholders and vendors.

6. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to quality standards.

7. A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a global team environment.

8. Proficient in procurement software/s and MS Office Suite as well as collaboration tools such as SharePoint.

Knowledge of procurement principles and best practices.