Senior Director – Procurement, Global Intelligent Analytics

The Senior Specialist, Procurement – Market Intelligence will report into Manager, Procurement – Market Intelligence. The incumbent will be responsible for analysing the supply market, price trends, running market research, driving and building sourcing strategies. Will also take an active role in supporting the Global Category leaders – by providing actionable recommendations based on assessments of the market and suppliers. The person will be responsible for designing intelligence products, identify internal demands and contribute to the global implementation of the area.

Responsibilities:-

Key Initiatives:-

• Support development of the Global Procurement Intelligence Area.
• Run spend analysis, design Intelligence products, review market and supplier data to uncover procurement opportunities and address business issues.
• Identify and collect appropriate supplier, market, economic, financial and/or operational data.
• Perform financial, statistical, and qualitative data analysis of markets, commodities and suppliers and develop forecast models for raw materials prices.
• Translate data and information into executable strategies and deliver effective Procurement Intelligence reports.

Functional Metrics:-

• Key Work with global Procurement teams in Strategic Sourcing projects.
• Map risks in the supplier base, develop monitoring system and perform timely Early Warnings.
• Build comprehensive network, with internal and external stakeholders, been a thought leader for the categories of expertise.
• Lead, support and collaborate for the Procurement´s elevation to a strategic function.
• Lead, Collaborate & partner with teams and experts to create a best-in-class Procurement Intelligence area.

Who We Are Looking For:-

SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions is seeking a thoughtful, dedicated professional with the right skillsets, mindset, and behaviour to contribute to the continued evolution of our Global Procurement function. The ideal candidate will be a thought leader, capable of delivering on procurement strategy, with a track record of delivering enterprise wide financial and non-financial results on sustainable basis in a matrix environment. Success in this role will require the ability to work in collaboration with a wide array of functional, Business and supply-base stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics or similar field and / or certification in Market Intelligence or Data Analytics.
• Four to eight (4-8) years’ experience in Procurement/ Market Intelligence function or equivalent role, with knowledge of Commodities Markets, Macroeconomic indexes, Intelligence tools, TCO and Strategic Sourcing.

Skills or Abilities:-

• Ability to work with multiple global cross-functional teams to lead strategic transformation.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills, capable of developing presentations and comfortable interacting with internal/external stakeholders.
• Creative, organized and self-motivated for success.
• Good understanding of Statistical tools, digital tools landscape, value stream mapping and Strategic Sourcing methodology.

• Familiarity with market trends, Digitization and BI tools.

Location:-

• Bangalore, Karnataka

Company Overview:-

At SUEZ – Water Technologies & Solutions, we’re on the forefront of activities designed to save water and reduce energy consumption for industrial customers. The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a broad portfolio of over 10,000 technologies, makes us uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that positively impact the environment.