Regional Procurement Manager

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Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

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MISSION :

ithin the Asia Pacific Finance team, you will report to the Head of Regional controlling.

In this position it will allow you to acquire solid transversal skills and develop expertise to collaborate with Group Purchasing and various Regional Functions.

This position require you to be capable to communicate with senior stakeholders on the purchasing strategy, process and strategic plan targets.

You will have to maintain/build the purchasing brand image for the region by defining and/or implement policies in order to obtain supplies, services, and equipment by directing procurement, contractual services, disbursement, and warehousing programs.

About role:

This role is open in Mumbai and Bangalore and Singapore, with the final location depending on the selected candidate. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Steering

- Responsible for managing and supporting the procurement department to ensure the 

  professional and effective coordinating of the Regional and Local procurement activities.

- Establish and maintain the procurement policies at Regional and Local level, to drive the

  continuous improvement of the procurement processes to obtain optimization of the purchase

  costs, while delivering good services to cope with internal customer needs.

- Manage all processes involving local and regional suppliers.

Negotiation

- Negotiation of terms: price, delivery, payment terms, quality, volume rebates, buy-back, 

  warranty.

- Measure cost reductions according to KPIs set in order to ensure full compliance with the 

  Group procurement team.

Analysis

- Analyze and fine tune prescribers requirements, determine specifications.

- Prospect and evaluate the market. 

- Study proposals (product, prices, terms and conditions) and define the list of pre-qualified

 suppliers.

- Participate in the negotiations with shortlisted suppliers.

- Ensure follow up of the delivery method to fulfill prescribers needs.

- Provide support with pending litigations (dispute settlement).

Reporting

- Ensure records maintenance (e.g purchase records, spending by suppliers, purchase orders).

- Contribute to the preparation of ad-hoc reports to management, as and when required.

Risk & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with regulations and procedures as laid down by Coface and external 

  regulators.

- Collaborate with functions such as Legal, Risks, Compliance, IT security, Group Purchasing or  

  Finance in additional to direct stakeholders to understand, ask questions and ensure that Group 

  and Regional rules and policies are implemented. 

- Reply to internal audit recommendations around suppliers, if any.

 

• Degree educated in Business and/or Finance. A specialization in International Purchase Management will be a plus.
• At least 7 years' experience.
• A previous appointment to an international corporate environment will be a plus.
• Analytical, organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, team working, interpersonal  and communication skills.
• Autonomous, adaptable, tenacious, likes challenges, out of the box thinker.
• Result oriented.
• Microsoft Office Applications: Excel advanced, Word, PowerPoint, 
• Proficiency in management information systems
• Process-oriented, continuous improvement mindset
• Proactive and attention to details
• Quick learner and self starter
• Hands-on, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Hybrid working model after the first month
• Great place to work: central and modern office 
• Opportunities to learn: budget every year for training, languages platform, e-learning platform, dedicated development program…
• Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
• Health care