Flipkart

Hiring for Associate Director - Buying

Flipkart
Not Disclosed
12-15 Years Full Time
Bangalore, Karnataka, IN

Vacancy: Not Disclosed Posted: 3 years ago Applicants: 4
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Job Description

 Supplier Mapping and Supplier Relationship Management:-

  • Create a Supplier database of all potential suppliers for our needs.
  • Lead RFQ s, audits and prototyping process to create a business case for the shortlisted supplier(s)
  • Responsible for presenting the final business case proposal, including risk assessment/gap analysis and plans to close these actions to the Steering Group ensuring supplier start-up decision is taken.
  • Identify the clusters for supplier base and prioritize clusters - both domestic & international

Cost Management:

  • Responsible to work with Cost Break Down models for all products
  • Responsible to drive cost improvement initiatives and deliver constant savings
  • Benchmark cost data with the market to deliver cost improvements
  • People leadership
  • Build, retain and groom a strong team to deliver across functions
  • Set goals, define KPIs and ensure team tracks effectively towards goals
  • Maintain and develop the culture of the category.

Desired Background:

  • B.Tech/M.Tech/Diploma
  • Strong in costing and negotiation.
  • Willing to Travel
  • General Expectations from the role
  • Should be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Desire and ability to think like the customer
  • Ability To translate strategies into execution plans and take them to completion
  • Willing to take calculated risks to grow the category
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with interpersonal skills
  • Strong understanding of technology and business
  • Must be willing to learn
  • Ability to connect with people across teams & levels,
  • Strong bias for Action - Flipkart works at a very rapid pace

Skills Required: Fluent Written Communication,Interpersonal Skills,Leadership Skills,Verbal Communication,Databases,B Tech,M Tech


Other Requirements :

Department: General / Other Software, SBU Head / CEO / Director

Industry: Internet / E-Commerce


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