Manager -Operational Procurement

The Manager Procurement Role plays a key role in executing sourcing and contracting activities at the local level for the Allianz Services India, ensuring alignment with global procurement governance, tools, and standards.

This role combines strategic stakeholder engagement with hands-on responsibility for supplier management, sourcing execution, and contract administration within Ariba Source-to-Contract (S2C). This role will involve managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that the company obtains high-quality services at competitive prices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, particularly sourcing and contracting, and will be adept at driving cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service excellence.

Qualification & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience: 6–8 years of experience in procurement, preferably in an international or shared services environment.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and process controls.

Technical Proficiency 

• Proficiency in SAP Ariba Source-to-Contract Familiarity with SAP MM and procurement reporting tools is an advantage.

Functional / Domain 

1. Source-to-Contract Execution
•    Lead and manage end-to-end sourcing activities for local procurement categories in alignment with the global procurement strategy.
•    Prepare and run RFQs/RFPs, evaluate supplier proposals, and support negotiation processes to ensure best value for money and compliance with internal policies.
•    Create, manage, and maintain contracts in Ariba S2C, ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to procurement and legal standards.
•    Monitor supplier onboarding, registration, and qualification processes in Ariba.
2. Contract Negotiation:
•    Lead negotiations for contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that align with the company’s goals.
•    Develop and manage contract documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
•    Resolve any contract disputes in a timely and effective manner.

Business / Client Engagement

• Stakeholder Management

•    Act as the primary point of contact for local business stakeholders on all sourcing and contracting matters.
•    Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, define specifications, and develop sourcing strategies.
•    Ensure stakeholder alignment with global procurement policies, tools, and processes.
•    Collaborate with Global Procurement at the operational level to implement and maintain procurement processes locally in line with global standards.
•    Provide input to global initiatives such as process harmonization, tool improvements, and digital transformation projects.

People Engagement 

• Liaise and work collaboratively with cross functional teams as well as with direct team and build an effective working culture based on trust, collaboration and transparency

Administrative / Compliance 

Governance and Compliance
•    Ensure full compliance with the Allianz Global Standard for Procurement and all applicable regulations.
•    Support audits, reporting, and documentation control in coordination with the Global Procurement function.
•    Promote ethical, transparent, and sustainable procurement practices across all sourcing activities.

Cost Management:
•    Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive initiatives to reduce procurement costs without compromising service quality.
•    Analyze spend data to track cost savings and procurement performance.
Implement best practices in procurement to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness

94956 | Procurement | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Services | Full-Time | Permanent

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