Procurement Officer (Creative Event) at Hazon Holdings

Functional Area: Procurement, Warehouse and Logistics

Job Description

• Managing annual spend in Events, Campaigns, Seminars, Conferences & Exhibitions spread over different business verticals of the organization and its clients
• Collaboration with key stakeholders to develop a Sourcing matrix whilst continuously improving the value derived
• Identification & Finalization of vendors basis Category Specializations and Commercials. Formulate & Execute contracts documents ensuring adherence to established processes
• Accountable for procurement needs being appropriately sourced, building a strong network and Ensures adherence to established procedures on Pan India basis
• Bring cost efficiencies through strategic thinking and use of technology for efficient management of all projects.
• Create Deep understanding of various spend segments and induce new ideas in the value chain.

Sourcing guidelines:

• Event management companies of repute
• Event (marketing) teams of companies in FMCG/Telecom/durables verticals.

Requirements for Education / Experience

• BSc or HND in Marketing, Business Administration or other related fields
• 2-3 years' experience in Procurement, specific to Event Procurement and/or applicable in the Media industry
• Effective communication and influencing skills, ability to convince and persuade others
• Experience in liaising with external agencies and various departments at time of need.

Knowledge/ Skills:

• Good Knowledge of Event market and understanding of Market Dynamics,
• Sound understanding of possible transformation initiatives in Procurement and spend optimization programs such as Zero-Based Budgeting, Standardization & rate contracting etc.
• Experienced in ideating and delivering change initiatives. Bring industry trends and creative solutions to ensure the company is always best in class
• Resilience and ability to prioritize when confronting conflicting demand
• Be a team player and a positive influence at work. Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team
• Be resilient and agile to react and adapt to situations maximizing values and contribution to organization.