The Hershey Company Hiring for Manager Indirect Procurement at Kurla Full Time

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Position: Manager – Indirect Procurement

Summary: This position will be a local procurement business partner, that works as a robust liaison for alignment between business strategy, policy & process, and Procurement activity. The job focus is to ensure strategy execution, cost-effectiveness, supply quality, timeline, service and compliance in the acquisition and deployment of goods and services in Hershey India. This position may require domestic travel. This individual shall have the skills and capabilities to build, motivate cross functional teams.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Contract Negotiation and Supplier Development:

Lead contract negotiation including prices, terms, and conditions with approved vendors to obtain high quality, lowest possible cost that meet Hershey’s requirements and specifications. Constantly evaluate potential local based alternate suppliers to maintain competitive pricing and contingency planning. Interact with key stakeholders to verify accuracy of requirements and reach alignment.

Indirect sourcing and Policy & Process:

Indirect Sourcing – Lead the indirect sourcing process in Hershey India within major spend categories. Collaborate with SME’s (Subject Matter Experts) and Procurement Team to establish setting for competitive bidding and lead the negotiation process, to include the setting of terms and conditions over the span of the agreements. Establish supplier management and assessment metrics and processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Foster teamwork and collaboration to drive change and identify additional opportunity categories to competitively bid. Manage compliance and process following Global Procurement Policy and other policies that are required by the company. Ensure best practice and processes are adapted and core capabilities are achieved.

Drive productivity and margin for growth for Hershey India/ Track and deliver cost saving targets: Routinely pursue knowledge of relevant industries market trends and technology improvements. Use current information in evaluation of suppliers’ capabilities to maximize Hershey’s utilization and to determine potential uses of other alternatives to improve cost and performance. Total sourcing involvement to support specific functional areas as follows:
Operations – Manufacturing/Capital Equipment, Construction/Logistics, Co-man/Co-packer, General Service Marketing/Sales – Graphic Agencies/Fulfillment Services/Promotions/Sales Representatives Outsource Services IS- IS Capital/Consulting Agreement.

Supplier Management:

Develop and maintain on-going relationship with key suppliers and establish effective programs and processes of ensuring “best in class” supplier performance with lowest cycle time. Manage supplier relationships through clear, direct, and timely communications and feedback. Facilitate meetings between suppliers and Hershey plants when appropriate, including but not limited to, partnership meetings of first tier suppliers.

Minimum knowledge/ Education and Experience Requirements:

Essential Knowledge:

SAP knowledge

PowerPoint & MS Excel

Good Analytical skills

Knowledge of sourcing indirect materials/services, especially in Marketing & Trade related spends – highly preferred.

Knowledge in conducting RFQ/RFP bidding exercises.

Demonstrate ability to interact with all levels of management with exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Ability to collaborate with internal departments seek common ground and establish alignment to common goals.

Desirable Knowledge:

Financial & Business Acumen

Interact in Oral & Written Communication

Planning & Organizing

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to prioritize in an ever-changing environment.

Education: B.E/MBA/Materials Management

Experience:10-12 years

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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