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Supply Planner
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Planner to handle the replenishment of finished goods across the supply network in our geographical region. This role ensures the right finished goods stock is in the right place at the right time to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels and supply chain efficiency. It includes enhancing production planning to meet efficient capacity utilization and ensure the efficient and timely supply of raw materials to support production, and business needs, ensuring there is constant alignment with supply and demand to meet service, cost, and inventory targets.
By using our Global Planning Digital tool, Kinaxis Maestro, the Supply Planners own the replenishment and production plan of finished goods and raw materials across all warehouses and source plants for a given portfolio of products.
Supply Planners ensure that medium to long term network capacity is available and play a vital part in the facilitation of constraints resolution across network capacity. They track the Capacity: Demand (C:D) ratio to supervise production capacity, and raw materials levels for our manufacturing assets. They work closely with deployment planners, MPS, Material Requirement Planning (MRP) planners, Plant schedulers, Procurement teams and the Supply Planning Delivery Managers in the markets to have timely production and raw material capacity modelling in place for Sales & Operating Planning (S&OP) process, through Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP).
This position requires proven supply planning experience, combining strong analytical skills within our digital planning tool (Kinaxis) and the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with supply chain planning colleagues in local team and across other global markets.
What you will deliver (responsibilities)
Supply Network Replenishment Planning
Develop and complete Finished Good supply replenishment plans to balance supply and demand across regional warehouses and stocking points for the region, and ensure appropriate dependent demand is placed on our manufacturing and source sites using our Planning tool
Implement medium to long term supply network projections to identify constraints and possible mitigations to feed recommendations into the S&OP Supply Review
Support short term Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) deployment planners in facilitating resolution of any short-term constraints
Be responsible for the process for finished goods stock allocation for the PU, based on forecasted demand, service level targets, and inventory policies.
Own and ensure appropriate planning data is updated in line with global planning governance requirements (lead times, service levels, replenishment parameters)
Production Planning
Develop and manage mid-to-long-term production plans across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
Identify medium to long term constraints by carrying out RCCP to feed the monthly Supply Review conducted by the regional S&OP Manager.
Work with regional Supply Delivery Leads and MPS planners to identify mitigations and options to resolve capacity bottlenecks, raw material shortages and demand fluctuations.
Own and ensure appropriate and relevant production planning data that is updated in line with global planning governance requirements, working with Plant manufacturing, procurement and other teams to gather & maintain (e.g. batch sizes, confirmed and theoretical capacity, cycle times, calendars).
Raw Material Planning
Develop and lead mid-to-long-term raw material plans to meet the total market needs across all manufacturing sites and relevant 3rd parties, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and inventory targets, working in collaboration with Procurement to ensure these are shared with suppliers and variance from month to month is understood and communicated
Support New Product Introductions or Tender opportunities, by scenario-planning and ensuring raw material readiness and availability.
Own and assess the process to understand raw material and supplier constraints and risk of disruption, to feed into the monthly Supply Review conducted by the S&OP Manager
Work with Delivery Leads and MRP planners to identify possible mitigations and options to resolve short-term disruptions, including raw material shortages, and demand fluctuations.
Own and ensure appropriate raw material planning data reflects reality, and is updated in line with global planning governance requirements, working with Procurement, MPS planners, Plant manufacturing, other teams to gather and maintain (e.g. order quantities, lead times, calendars)
Inventory & Stock Management
Ensure inventory availability while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence.
Identify and mitigate risks such as stockouts, overstocking, and supply constraints.
Collaborate with deployment planners, production planners, procurement, and Supply Planning Delivery leads in the market to ensure seamless product flow.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Work closely with Supply Planning Delivery lead, MPS, MRP planners, Procurement and plant teams to align production and replenishment strategies with business objectives (e.g. Make to order, make to stock)
Support the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Sales & Operations Planning processes by working closely with S&OE Planning Delivery Leads, and S&OP Manager, providing insights and recommendations to resolve supply constraints and deliver improved availability balanced against cost and inventory
Systems & Reporting
Apply our end-to-end planning tool - Kinaxis Maestro to complete RCCP and Raw Material net requirements for medium to long term, using Scenario functionality to look at “what if” options to improve service and availability balanced against cost & inventory
Track and analyze key performance indicators including plan and schedule adherence, capacity utilization, availability, our own raw material forecast accuracy on supplier, raw material inventory turns, and supplier performance, stock turn rates, and forecast consumption.
Drive process improvements to enhance planning accuracy and supply chain responsiveness.
Support digital transformation initiatives to enhance production agility and to enhance availability and optimal inventory.
What you will need to be successful! (experience, job requirements & qualifications)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.
Experience: 8–12 years in supply planning, replenishment, or inventory management within FMCG, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries.
Proven experience in Supply Planning using an advanced digital Planning tool, ideally Kinaxis Maestro
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems (SAP ECC, S4 Hana)
Effective communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to effectively work with multiple across supply chain in India and other countries.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic, global and fast-paced environment.
You will work with
Supply chain planning team for your region, co-located in Pune, and with PU Planning & S&OP managers and S&OE delivery leads in the market as well as Procurement.
Why join bp
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
FP&A Cost Performance Senior Analyst C&P
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This role will sit within the Finance FP&A organization and will be accountable for delivering business planning and performance management and business partnering support for specific Business/Functions
Let me tell you about the roleThe Cost Performance Senior Analyst has responsibility for delivering cost performance management including capital expenditure for businesses/functions. The role will involve closely working with various collaborators including engineers and other fields to develop budgets and forecasts, thorough cost control, investigate into cost analysis and understanding of business context for the supported functions/business.
The incumbent would be required to work under alternative shift arrangements to ensure appropriate overlap hours with European or British time zones.
What you will deliverBusiness Partnering and Performance Insights: Build and maintain a proactive business partnering relationship with the relevant Business/Function Leadership team. Ensure underlying performance is well understood. Proactively challenge and propose performance improvements. Supervise and investigate anomalies and trends.
Support the Performance Management agenda for the entities in scope: Ensure robust and timely forecasts. Deliver MI analysis and commentary for the leadership team.
Supervise and support cost reduction initiatives: Ensure effective tracking and accurate analysis of profitability. Analyze and interpret actuals. Support reporting and cost allocation processes.
Business Planning : Work with collaborators to produce detailed cost forecasts by activity for the business planning process. Develop insights and highlight areas where performance targets are not being met.
Submit plan/forecast data into relevant cost management systems: Ensure data quality in the submissions.
Support ad-hoc and strategic business decisions: model the impact of various business scenarios. Present results and insights to leadership.
Performance Reporting : Responsible for the cost performance reporting activities of the respective business.
Provide timely, accurate, and reliable financial and management information.
Explain the underlying delivery of actuals vs. forecasts on a monthly/quarterly basis: Update in-year outlook.
Provide input for the cost allocation/recharge process for the entities. Explain cost allocations to collaborators as needed.
Support the drive for continuous improvement in MI: Ensure integrity and accuracy to meet business requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve cost related systems and processes to increase automation and move towards growing the self-service model.
What you will need to be successful: Must have educational qualifications : Finance or Engineering Field Degree level or equivalent Preferred education/certifications : Master’s Degree or other qualification in a finance field e.g. MBA, CA, ICWA/Cost Accountants Minimum years of relevant experience : 10 years of relevant post degree experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting Preferred experience: Experience within global, sophisticated and matrix organizations in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, preferably in oil & gas or retail related based businesses. Must have experiences/skills (To be hired with):- Knowledge and application of Plan to Perform processes, including digital literacy and analysis.
- improvement in performance management and MI to promote standardization and simplification.
- Expert in working with financial systems such as SAP, Microsoft products and visualization tools such as Power BI.
- Ability to gain trust from finance and business senior collaborators.
- You will be working with a team of finance professionals as part of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization. The FP&A organization is an exciting new team being established by bp to build a centre of expertise in the areas of business planning, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis and economic evaluation.
- The role will regularly interact and be the main contact point for Business/Functions leadership team.
- In addition to the FP&A team, you will also be partnering with the local finance team and various technical and leadership teams in onsite locations.
Why join our team?
At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:
- Life & health insurance, medical care package
- Flexible working schedule
- Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
- Family friendly workplace e.g.: parental leave, bereavement and compassionate leave
- Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
- Possibility to join our social communities and networks
If this role attracts you, apply now!
A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued! Possibility to join our social communities and networks - Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path. Life and health insurance, medical care package and many other benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
FP&A Cost Performance Senior Analyst
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About bp
Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need talent to pursue opportunities, motivated by elite insight and expertise. We’re always aspiring for more digital solutions, balanced outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company !
We’re creating collaborative workplaces that drive innovation and agility. If people are your passion, this is the right place for you.
Would you like to help bp build the skills capability we need to deliver on our strategy as we transform towards a coordinated energy company? If yes, and this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please check more on this role below and how you could help us further advance.
Let me tell you about the role
The Cost Performance Senior Analyst has responsibility for delivering cost performance management including capital expenditure for the Oil and Gas businesses/functions. The role will involve closely working with supported functions/business including engineers and other subject areas to develop budgets and forecasts, thorough cost control, investigate into cost analysis and understanding of business context for the supported functions/business.
The incumbent would be required to work under alternative shift arrangements to ensure appropriate overlap hours with Eastern Standard time.
What you will deliver
Business Partnering and Performance Insights:
Establish and maintain a proactive business partnering relationship with the relevant Business/Function Leadership team. Ensure underlying performance is well understood. Proactively challenge and propose performance improvements. Monitor and investigate anomalies and trends.
Support the Performance Management agenda for the entities in scope: Ensure robust and timely forecasts. Deliver MI analysis and commentary for the leadership team.
Supervise and support cost reduction initiatives: Ensure effective tracking and accurate analysis of profitability. Analyze and interpret actuals. Support reporting and cost allocation processes.
Strategy & Planning :
Support the annual planning process: Ensure plans are appropriately challenged and assured.
Produce detailed cost forecasts covering pre and post allocation view: Draw insights and highlight areas where performance targets are not being met.
Submit plan/forecast data into relevant cost management systems: Ensure data quality in the submissions.
Support ad-hoc and strategic business decisions: Understand the implications balancing risk and reward.
Participate in projects and provide financial insight.
Performance Reporting :
Responsible for the cost performance reporting activities of the respective business.
Provide timely, accurate, and reliable financial and management information.
Explain the underlying delivery of actuals vs. forecasts on a monthly/quarterly basis: Update in-year outlook.
Provide input for the MI recharge process for the entities: Ensure costs are recharged fairly and accurately.
Support the drive for continuous improvement in MI: Ensure integrity and accuracy to meet business requirements.
Continuous Improvement:
Continuously improve cost related systems and processes to increase automation and move towards increasing the self-service model.
What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)
Must have educational qualifications :
Finance or Engineering Subject area Degree level or equivalent
Preferred education/certifications :
Master’s Degree or other qualification in a finance field e.g. MBA, CA, ICWA/Cost Accountants
Minimum years of proven experience :
10 years of relevant post degree experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
Preferred experience:
Experience within global, complex and matrix organizations in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, preferably in oil & gas or retail or logistics or manufacturing or asset-based businesses.
Must have experiences/skills (To be hired with):
Knowledge and application of Plan to Perform processes, including digital literacy and analysis.
Continuous improvement in performance management and MI to promote standardization and simplification.
Experience in working with financial systems such as SAP, Microsoft products and visualization tools such as Power BI.
Ability to gain trust from finance and business senior partners.
You will work with
You will be working with a team of finance professionals as part of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization. The FP&A organization is an exciting new team being established by bp to create a centre of expertise in the areas of business planning, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis and economic evaluation.
The role will regularly interact and be the main contact point for Business/Functions leadership team.
In addition to the FP&A team, you will also be partnering with the local finance team and various technical and leadership teams in onsite locations.
Why join our team?
We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
If this role attracts you, apply now!
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us .
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
Procurement Specialist - Research & Development
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**The Position**
**Procurement Manager - Research & Development**
**Roche India - Roche Services & Solutions**
**Hyderabad**
**The Position**
A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche.
Healthcare is evolving, and Global Procurement is responding by continuously striving for the highest possible performance, taking innovative and strategic approaches to business and supplier partnerships. Global Procurement proactively manages the entire supplier ecosystem, making a vital contribution to improving health outcomes, reducing costs for patients and global healthcare systems, and ensuring that Roche continues doing now what patients need next.
**The Opportunity**
This role sits within the Indirect Procurement Delivery group, which covers the core procurement activities from category management, strategic and operational sourcing, supplier management, contracting, content strategy definition, and execution. The Indirect Procurement Delivery group comprises many communities grouping categories of the same value chain or having commonality, including Research & Development, Commercial and Corporate Services, Digital & Technology, and Facilities. The communities are key enablers of strong category expertise while allowing flexibility in the procurement delivery response to the evolving needs of our customers.
As a Procurement Manager in Clinical Laboratories, you will bring analytical thinking, planning, execution, and focus to the procurement sourcing and delivery capability area. Applying both general procurement and specialized knowledge or expertise in a specific commodity or spend area, you will ensure effective and efficient delivery of core procurement services and continuous improvement of automation and content availability.
You will collaborate closely with internal procurement (i.e. Chapters and capability areas such as customer relationship management, contracting, solutions, analytics, etc.) and business stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing and spend management activities and content enhancement.
You will work closely with other team members to support customer demand, improve the customer buying experience, deliver on day-to day operational activities, and provide capacity and expertise to deliver productivity and other customer oriented projects/solutions.
As a Procurement Manager in Clinical Laboratories, you will play a variety of roles according to your experience, knowledge, and general business requirements, including but not limited to:
+ You are a Category and sourcing subject matter specialist in Clinical Laboratories conducting market and internal analysis to develop strategies and tactical plans for how Roche should source and negotiate for third party goods and services in order to satisfy stakeholder requirements.
+ You are a Procurement delivery practitioner delivering and executing sourcing strategies by leveraging spend, category know-how, robust sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier management methodologies and frameworks and project management skills.
+ You develop content and automation, translating sourcing outcomes and opportunities into content and automated buying channels that improve business adoption, satisfaction, and overall efficiency.
**Who you are:**
+ You hold a university degree, preferably in a scientific related discipline like Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
+ You have 5+ years procurement experience in strategic sourcing, category strategy building and strategic project execution with general contracting understanding and proficiency or relevant related commodity experience, preferably in the Pharmaceutical industry.
+ You have experience in procurement systems and processes.
+ You possess knowledge and experience in the Clinical Laboratories commodity area (Genomics and Genetics, Bioanalytics, Soluble Biomarkers, Flow Cytometry, Histopathology, Central laboratories) and awareness of adjacent commodities.
+ You have deep knowledge and experience in supplier management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, market research & analysis in R&D categories, and understand the related R&D regulations (e.g. GCP, GDPR).
+ You demonstrate curiosity, active listening and a willingness to experiment and test new ideas when appropriate, with the focus very much on continuous learning and improvement.
+ You are open-minded and inclusive, generously sharing ideas and knowledge, while being receptive to ideas and feedback from others.
+ You have skills in project management.
+ Business level fluency in English.
Join our team and enable the strong capability expertise needed to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
**Who we are**
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let's build a healthier future, together.
**Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**
Assistant General Manager Procurement

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21-Aug-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
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Full-time
Areas of Interest
Purchasing/Procurement
Location(s)
Gurgaon - Haryana - India
**About the Role:**
As a CBRE Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a team of employees responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing service provider for outsourced services. You will also assist a client or department with the development and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies.
This job is part of the Procurement function. They are responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, services, or raw materials from vendors and suppliers.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
+ Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Work with business stakeholders, operational shared services team members, and sponsors to develop, coordinate, and execute strategy at local and regional levels.
+ Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
+ Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and other business documents in support of the purchase of goods and services.
+ Review the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals. Inform peers and corporate management staff of changes or results.
+ Manage supplier and contractor certification process. Conduct periodic visits to supplier work locations to review vendor performance.
+ Mentor and educate on contemporary outsourcing practices and the value of applying them.
+ Analyze account-wide facility management services spend, suppliers, operations, and statement of works to identify opportunities for value creation.
+ Assist with creating RTFs, selecting solutions, and negotiating. Prepare and maintain contracts with national and regional service providers. Ensure contracts adhere to company standards.
+ Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement. Deal with sensitive issues.
+ Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
+ Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
**What You'll Need:**
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility preferred.
+ Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
+ Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
+ Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
+ Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
+ Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Manager Supplier Quality

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**Job Description:**
**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Supplier Quality Manager ensures external suppliers provide materials and services that meet a company's quality standards through audits, performance monitoring, and collaboration to resolve issues. This role involves assessing supplier processes, verifying compliance, managing relationships, and driving continuous improvement to prevent defects and enhance product reliability. Key responsibilities include conducting supplier audits, analyzing data, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining a high-performing supplier network to safeguard product integrity and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
+ **Supplier Audits and Assessments** :
Conducts quality system audits, process audits, and product inspections to verify supplier compliance with requirements.
+ **Supplier Performance Monitoring** :
Tracks and evaluates supplier performance data, identifying areas for improvement.
+ **Issue Resolution** :
Collaborates with suppliers to identify and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues.
+ **Relationship Management** :
Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers to foster a collaborative and effective partnership.
+ **Process Improvement** :
Leads initiatives to improve supplier processes, ensuring they meet the company's quality standards and design intent.
+ **Risk Mitigation** :
Proactively identifies and mitigates risks associated with supplier performance and the overall supply chain.
+ **Reporting** :
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes data to prepare reports on supplier quality and performance.
+ **Compliance Assurance** :
Ensures suppliers comply with industry standards, regulations, and the customer's specific needs.
Key Qualifications
+ **Education** :
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as quality assurance, engineering, or a related discipline.
+ **Experience** :
Possesses experience in quality assurance, supplier management, process improvement, and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
+ **Skills** :
Requires strong leadership, project management, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
+ **Technical Knowledge** :
Familiarity with specific industry regulations and quality standards relevant to the company's sector is often required.
**Posting Dates:**
September 25, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Associate Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Global Procurement
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Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.
**Description**
We have a wide variety of career opportunities around the world - come find yours.
**Procurement**
The Global Procurement organization at United Airlines is responsible for procuring goods and services and developing/managing relationships with third-party providers with the objective of reducing total cost and risk to the company while improving levels of quality, service, and technology.
**Job overview and responsibilities**
The primary responsibility for Associate Sourcing Specialist - Global Procurement is to provide end-to-end procurement support to the strategic sourcing and category teams in India and the US. The role will focus on providing support to one or more of the following categories for the airline business - airport services, cargo handling, lounges, onboard services, etc.
+ Support creation and management of requests for proposal (RFP) process which includes detailed external supply market analysis, internal demand assessment of the category, design and creation of the RFP, system set-up and administration, RFP analysis using total cost of ownership (TCO) concepts, supplier evaluation scorecards, ongoing collaboration and proactive communication with all stakeholder groups on the supplier selection process
+ Execute and negotiate SOWs or contracts to drive savings and reduce overall risk on assigned sourcing categories by working with various stakeholders and leaders
+ Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback
+ Create and manage dashboards/excel reports and track relevant metrics for specified categories
+ Develop knowledge and expertise in the assigned spend categories; drive savings by working with various stakeholders and category managers while ensuring user needs are met
**This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.**
**Qualifications**
**Required:**
+ Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or another relevant field
+ 0-2 years relevant experience, ideally in procurement, supplier management, or finance
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and people skills
+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
+ Organized, detail-oriented, thorough and professional
+ Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment
+ Fluent in English (written and spoken)
**Preferred:**
+ MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field
+ Strong knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts or procurement/ sourcing processes
+ Experience working in the airline industry
+ Experience working on any relevant categories: airport services, cargo handling, lounges, onboard services, etc.
+ Experience in a consulting or analytical role
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Junior Shop Manager- Supply Chain Planner

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Under general supervision, the Supply Chain Analyst uses statistical analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and planning tools to align supply and demand, optimize inventory levels, and ensure smooth warehouse operations. This role supports procurement, inventory control, and compliance, contributing to a stable and efficient supply chain.
**Key Responsibilities** **Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)**
+ Report any work-related injury, illness, incident, or hazard.
+ Comply with all HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
+ Participate in HSE training and promote a safe working environment.
**Quality**
+ Follow standard work procedures, process documentation, and quality protocols.
+ Perform quality checks on planning parameters (e.g., min/max levels, reorder points).
+ Support Plan for Every Part (PFEP) initiatives.
**Delivery & Operations**
+ Conduct supply and demand analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
+ Manage procurement and inventory planning using ERP and warehouse management systems.
+ Simulate planning parameter changes and report KPI impacts.
+ Monitor abnormal demand or stock levels and adjust plans accordingly.
+ Ensure compliance with IATF, statutory, and audit requirements.
+ Maintain accurate inventory records and optimize warehouse space utilization.
**Teamwork & Communication**
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
+ Communicate effectively across departments and leadership levels.
+ Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Qualifications**
+ High school diploma or equivalent; higher education in supply chain or logistics preferred.
+ May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
**Core Competencies**
+ **Communicates Effectively:** Adapts communication to various audiences.
+ **Drives Results:** Delivers consistent outcomes under pressure.
+ **Global Perspective:** Applies a broad, global view to problem-solving.
+ **Manages Complexity:** Analyzes complex data to make informed decisions.
+ **Optimizes Work Processes:** Continuously improves efficiency and effectiveness.
+ **Materials Planning System Utilization:** Uses planning systems and tools to manage supply and demand.
+ **PFEP (Plan for Every Part):** Applies PFEP principles to optimize material flow.
+ **Inventory Management & Optimization:** Uses analytics to balance inventory investment and space constraints.
+ **Materials KPI Management:** Interprets KPIs to drive supply chain performance.
+ **Network Master Supply Planning:** Aligns long-term supply and demand plans to meet service and financial goals.
+ **Values Differences:** Embraces diverse perspectives and cultures.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Skills and Experience**
**Required Knowledge & Skills**
+ Diploma/ Non-Engineering graduate with 4+ years relevant experience in procurement and warehouse management.
+ Strong understanding of inventory management principles.
+ Proficiency in ERP systems and warehouse management tools.
+ Familiarity with compliance policies and audit handling (IATF, statutory, inventory).
+ Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
+ Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and prioritize tasks effectively.
**Experience**
+ Requires some work experience and intermediate-level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience in supply chain or logistics.
**Job** Supply Chain Planning
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Shop
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** No
Asst Manager- Purchase

Posted 6 days ago
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Job ID
Posted
17-Sep-2025
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Facilities Management, Property Management
Location(s)
Chennai - Tamil Nadu - India
**Job Summary:**
Purchase manager is responsible to for establishing standards in consultation with client for the Purchase Activities with respect to Property Management Functions and projects. He should support for managing the purchase within the allotted budget. He is responsible for quality and timely delivery of materials and goods at site.
**Roles & Responsibilities:**
+ Procurement of spares and other consumables adhering to the purchase guidelines specified, through the approved and empaneled vendors.
+ Ensure the supply/service falls under the approved budget
+ Carry out price negotiations and cost analysis to bring substantial savings.
+ Obtain competitive offers and submit for approval and procurement.
+ Ensure the ordered material from the vendor pool at the prescribed approved rates at pre-defined reorder levels.
+ Ensure ordered materials delivered within timeline
+ Maintain purchase records as per site requirement/Standard
+ Overviewing inventory of spares and consumables and keep track of the same to ensure proper inventory control.
+ Co-ordinate in preparing of purchase request as and when required and ensure procurement is completed as per requirements.
+ Submission of periodical reports within respective timeline
+ Support in maintaining ISO certifications/ 5S / BEE/BSC/IGBC and other certifications and adherence to the certifications and standards
Any Graduation
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Process Specialist, Procurement Operations
Posted 7 days ago
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**Job Title:** Process Specialist, Procurement Operations
**About the Function:**
Our Global Business Operations (GBO) team are facilitators, providing strategic, financial, and business services that are critical to the day-to-day performance of our business. With a team of over 2,000 dedicated and passionate people supporting 21 markets across the world, we have offices in Bangalore, Budapest, Bogota, and Manila.
Our global remit offers huge learning opportunities. We encourage learning and development in skills needed now and in the future across digital, industry, professional, and domain. Wherever you start, you'll be rewarded with a world view and the recognition you deserve in our inclusive and supportive culture.
**About the team:**
**About the role: (TE)**
ROLE PROFILE
**Job Title:**
Procurement Operations Specialist
**Level:**
L5C
**Reports To:**
Team Leader - Sourcing
**Location**
Bangalore
**Context/Scope:**
The Supplier Experience Team is responsible to ensure that Source To Pay processes (including Purchase to Pay and Procurement Operations) are working effectively & efficiently, are well controlled and drive value for Diageo, also ensuring control agenda (SOX compliance) across all areas as well.
This role is part of the Supplier Experience Team and reports to the Procurement Operations Team Lead.
This role acts as the interface between GBO & Procurement community (accountable for the purchasing strategy) ensuring Diageo buys the right goods and services from the right supplier at the right price.
This is a sourcing specialist role which will directly support the Global and Regional Category Procurement teams, STP systems support and suppliers.
Advanced prior experience and understanding of sourcing and contracting processes and practices is essential.
**Dimensions:**
**Financial**
The role will support the overall Sourcing process, both for spend owned by GBO end-to-end and spend managed by regional procurement. The role will be responsible to deliver productivity savings (both hard and mitigation) through efficient and effective sourcing processes
**Market Complexity**
This role will work with the Procurement Category Managers and Specialists and suppliers and will interface with business users and senior stakeholders.
These relationships may encompass people based in a variety of locations and across multiple cultures, languages, seniority levels and time-zones.
Prior experience and understanding of sourcing and contracting processes and practices is essential.
**Leadership Responsibilities**
This role has no line management responsibilities, but the role will be expected to lead and handle sourcing activities that will need the candidate to show strong leadership qualities.
This role is required to engage, handle & influence the different collaborator groups associated with Strategic Sourcing processes to deliver a timely and cost-effective sourcing. It requires the incumbent to havesophisticatedd knowledge of tendering systems and tools such as Coupa/CSO and end to end procurement processes.
The role will be expected to share best practice across Procurement and Sourcing teams and to seek out insights for improvements to processes, ways of working and opportunities for consolidation of sourcing requirements.
To be effective, a broad understanding of contractual concepts will be helpful.
**Responsibilities**
The Sourcing Specialist would be expected to be responsible for:
+ The timely management and strategic coordination of sourcing requests (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and eAuctions from the business within the agreed SLA's and KPI's
+ Looking for and implementing opportunities for continuous system and process improvement
+ Providing strong technical support of eRFX and eAuction with strategy, content and overall event management.
+ May provide recommendations on suppliers to participate in sourcing events, based on criteria such as diversity, sustainability, commercial advantage or service delivery.
+ Be the champion for their defined area/portfolio of spend, including category and market/country, knowing the right sources of supply, the policies applicable and the compliance requirements as well as the external sources that can be contacted to meet the overall business requirement.
+ Build proactive and positively beneficial relationships with key stakeholders, being able to influence upwards
**Purpose of Role**
The Sourcing Expert will be expected to
+ Play a lead role in the tendering process for goods and services, designing the process, launching eSourcing requests (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and eAuction, post-event analysis, selecting the supplier and sign off contract's requirements (if needed)
+ Provide advice and direction to business stakeholders directing them to the correct sourcing channels.
+ Deliver their services in a compliant manner against the agreed ways of working, KPI's and SLA's, driving an environment of high-quality service delivery and continuous process and system improvements; contributes actively in developing strategic plan to reach target KPIs
+ Deliver excellent customer experience and provide accurate and efficient responses within the targeted service level agreement.
+ Work and form strong partnerships with the global STP leadership, Procurement, Finance teams and related departments.
**Top 3-5 Accountabilities**
+ Support the delivery of the Procurement strategic plan and seek for incremental opportunities beyond the committed savings target. Recommend new suppliers as needed, sourcing and take feedback on sourcing outcomes to meet Diageo business needs as agreed with key stakeholders.
+ Build credible, sustainable relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
+ Maintain governance processes and compliance.
+ To develop an in-depth understanding of the key existing contracts across categories. Includes understanding of and application of key commercial and legal concepts
+ Managing the complex tendering process for certain spend on goods and services across the countries and market for which they have defined responsibility.
+ Create contract as needed within certain defined categories of spend and agreed spend parameters.
+ Responsible for driving an environment of continuous improvement, lead sourcing related system/process improvements and projects. Drive a culture of compliance and excellence to ensure the STP process is optimized. Bringing leading tendering practices and templates to procurement and stakeholders.
+ Support SE leadership team to ensure milestones and objectives are always met, taking ownership and representing Procurement Operations Team or wider SE scope in projects.
**Qualifications and Experience Required**
+ Degree educated preferably in a business or Procurement related field or relevant commercial experience in a consumer products environment.
+ 6+ years of experience in Procurement and Sourcing, including but not limited to processes, ways of working, documentation and compliance requirements.
+ Strong understanding of Sourcing/Capex
+ Advanced business, financial, legal and commercial acumen gained from previous negotiations on sourcing projects and or contract negotiations.
+ Strong analytical, inter-personal skills, communication skills, negotiation skills and project management experience
+ Proven track record of consistent performance and delivery (what & how of performance)
+ Mastery in eSourcing tools, Coupa and CSO will be preferred.
+ Able to work proactively and effectively in cross functional and global team at all levels in an organisation.
+ Language and cultural skills for the markets supported.
+ Advanced communication and influencing skills.
+ Proactive approach with tenacity and drive to succeed.
+ Solution oriented approach to challenges
+ Experience with managing individuals across multiple locations and cultures is a benefit.
**Barriers to Success in Role**
Potential Barriers for success would be:
+ Lack of prior experience in leading negotiations, sourcing and contracting activity with limited supervision
+ Lack of project management skills
+ Lack of Procurement or market knowledge for their categories and markets
+ Lack of experience of using sourcing tools and systems
+ Lack of motivation and leadership skills
+ Inability and lack of drive to prioritise actions to deliver against tight timelines.
+ Inability to communicate clearly and concisely in a timely and professional manner
**Flexible Working options / Travel requirements**
Hours of working will be determined by markets supported e.g., Europe, Africa, NAM etc.
**Experience / skills required: (TE)**
**Flexible Working Statement:** Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported from day one.
**Rewards & Benefits Statement:** (TE)
**Diversity statement:** Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
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**Worker Type :**
Regular
**Primary Location:**
Bangalore Karle Town SEZ
**Additional Locations :**
**Job Posting Start Date :**
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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