Procurement Operations Leader (2+ years as a team lead)

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Role Definition:

• Function: Procurement / Sourcing

Job Scope includes:

o   Assume line management responsibility for a team of typically 8- 10 members who provide Support to Sourcing & Logistics Operations team within globally.

The Job Involves:

• Providing Reporting and Analytics support for the internal as well as Global Operations requirements.
• Significant interaction with internal as well as external clients to create a world class organization.
• Provide Subject Matter Support on Sourcing Domain to Reporting Specialists to maximize the effectiveness / efficiency of the process.
• Work Closely with internal as well as external stake holders to provide Required Reports.
• Serve as the first escalation point (both as people manager & SME) within the team and for S&L and Clients
• Work closely with the Operations Team to improve the efficiency / quality of the work
• Management & Development of the individuals on the team, including performance & career management.

Skill Sets/Experience:

• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills
• Overall, at least 5 Yrs of experience in Sourcing & Procurement domain, with at least 2 Years in People Management/Leadership
• Experience in MIS tools and tasks
• Experience in Sourcing & Procurement Domain
• Leadership & Problem Solving Skills
• Proven skills in leading and coaching people and organizations
• Effective in leading and managing change
• Experience in working in an international framework
• Sourcing / Procurement Experience / knowledge
• Customer and client service orientation
• Experience in handling multiple processes
• Subject matter expertise and ability to develop front line resources in the work being managed.
• Ability to understand contracts and contract language
• Good Excel / Power Point / Word skills
• Good Multitasking , prioritization, time management skills
• Ability to work independently in complex, challenging, stressful environment

Competencies required for the purpose of Targeted Selection Process:

• Work Standards
• Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building a Successful Team
• Gaining Commitment
• Information Monitoring
• Building Trust
• Customer Focus
• Client Expectation Management
• Initiating Action
• Managing Work (includes Time Management)
• Planning and Organizing
• Quality Orientation

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Rewards & Benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute to DuPont's Global Mission.
• Exposure to Leading Technology Platforms in Procurement.
• Environment to Learn & Grow Professionally.
• Hybrid Work Culture (60:40 – WFO: WFH).

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