Global Procurement Senior Manager

Its never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business to help our clients achieve progress without friction.But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And were absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Global Procurement Senior Manager. Reporting to the Global Head of Cost Efficiency, this full-time and permanent position is based in Mumbai, India and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Finance - Procurement and its growth.Key responsibilities:Global Procurement Category Lead for/ Establish global category strategy ownership for1) IT Services2) Property and FM services3) Professional Services ( Consulting, HR , Marketing)Provide detailed analysis of spend and contractual footprint within VistraBuild a comprehensive short and medium term procurement planWork with the Legal team to ensure adherence to regulatory and key contract requirementsDrive cost efficiency and generate sustainable pipeline of cost optimization work streamsResponsible for managing the tendering and negotiation process for all major and complex projects and contractsIdentify cost savings and productivity initiativesImplement outsourcing plansPartner with the1) IT Function2) Regional Leadership Teams3) Functional Leadership Teams to develop joined procurement strategies that aligned with key business needs.Implement adequate processes to drive compliance and systems to provide monthly financial reportingKey requirements: Attributes & SkillsSelf-Starter with critical thinking abilities, comfortable to challenge the status quo and to propose continuous improvementsSolid negotiation skillsKnowledge in contractual lawEffective communicator, to be able to elevate and communicate the Procurement strategy stakeholders at all levels within VistraStrong financial data analytics in order to generate financial reportsIT savvy, able to generate macro, BI, SAP reportsExcellent written and oral communication skills in EnglishRelevant experienceMinimum 12-15 years of experience in Procurement within a Global environmentEducation/Professional QualificationsBachelor and/or Master degreesCompany Benefits:At our Vistra GSC office, we believe in putting our employees well-being first! We offer a hybrid working arrangement.Additionally, we provide attractive insurance benefits, excellent job exposure and career prospects.If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!

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