About NCR VOYIX

NCR VOYIX Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions for the retail, restaurant and banking industries. NCR VOYIX is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with approximately 16,000 employees in 35 countries across the globe. For nearly 140 years, we have been the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday consumer interactions into meaningful moments. Today, NCR VOYIX transforms the stores, restaurants and digital banking experiences with cloud-based, platform-led SaaS and services capabilities.

Not only are we the leader in the market segments we serve and the technology we deliver, but we create exceptional consumer experiences in partnership with the world’s leading retailers, restaurants and financial institutions. We leverage our expertise, R&D capabilities and unique platform to help navigate, simplify and run our customers’ technology systems.

Our customers are at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to enable stores, restaurants and financial institutions to exceed their goals – from customer satisfaction to revenue growth, to operational excellence, to reduced costs and profit growth. Our solutions empower our customers to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. 

Our unique perspective brings innovative, industry-leading tech to all the moving parts of business across industries. NCR VOYIX has earned the trust of businesses large and small — from the best-known brands around the world to your local favorite around the corner.

Commodity Manager

LOCATION: Puducherry, Hyderabad GRADE: 11

About NCR VOYIX Corporation NCR VOYIX Corporation (NYSE: NCR VOYIX) is a global leader in consumer technologies, transforming digital commerce experiences across retail and restaurants. NCR VOYIX’s assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail and Restaurant industry enable businesses to meet their goals, improving efficiency and building differentiated customer experiences. NCR VOYIX (www.NCRVoyix.com) is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

· Responsible for vendor selection and management of the Outsourced Service supply base.

· Conduct thorough Market Scans to identify and assess potential suppliers in EMEA or APAC Region

· Lead negotiation with suppliers end-to-end including pricing discussion, managing drafting of SOW/agreement and service SLA’s with suppliers.

· Establish a programme of direct negotiation with targeted suppliers

· Responsible for developing and participating in the writing of the RFI/RFP for all reverse auctions

· Conduct regular reviews with NCR VOYIX internal stakeholders to understand structure of business and the supplier needs to fulfil the NCR VOYIX Services objectives.

· Track and report all key supplier metrics required by the Global Commodity Directors including cost savings, number of suppliers, spend analysis, supplier performance, contracts, reverse auctions, DPO, etc.

· Create and drive cost savings initiatives aimed at reducing overall spend with suppliers.

· Monitor and drive improvements in supplier performance metrics. Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including driving improvements in supplier performance and helping to resolve issues regarding service quality, delivery performance and cost.

· Handle local issues pragmatically and escalate as necessary

· Develops preferred supplier partnerships and negotiates services contracts that provide quality service and highly competitive rates. Managing drafting of agreement negotiations with suppliers

· Measures supplier performance and implements continuous improvement processes

· Lead collaborative multi-site, cross-functional commodity teams to analyze spend, develop actionable spend management strategies, implement spend management strategies and proactively manage supply base

· Develop and implement spend management strategies including supplier assessments and rationalization, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, supplier diversity, continuous improvement, EDI, and procurement/engineering collaboration

· Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolution, developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans, and collaborating with engineering to align technology roadmaps

· Implement Corporate & Divisional initiatives to meet desired business goals/objectives. Maintains and improves operational quality, cost control and distribution efficiency

· Monitor and drive improvements in supplier performance metrics. Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including driving improvements in supplier performance and helping to resolve issues regarding service quality, delivery performance and cost

· Participates in regional strategic planning efforts and cross-functional leadership teams; Manages regional relationships.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline Must have proficiency in English. Any other European regional language will be added bonus. Strong forecasting, negotiations, and contract management skills, including a understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation.

Working knowledge of lean six-sigma methodologies.

Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with Legal on assuring those aspects Ability to indirectly influence and lead cross-organizational and/or cross-functional teams, including a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally (e.g., engineering teams) at all organizational levels and/or with outside professionals. Effective time/resource management and project management skills/capabilities Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint. Excellent communications, presentation, analytical, problem-solving/trouble-shooting, and conflict resolution skills

Work Environment:

Ability to travel (domestic and international) to support projects (as required); with occasional extended hours during peak work times. EEO Statement Integrated into our shared values is NCR VOYIX commitment to diversity. NCR VOYIX is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, culture and physical ability. Every individual at NCR VOYIX has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment. Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR VOYIX only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR VOYIX preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR VOYIX employees, or any NCR VOYIX facility. NCR VOYIX is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job

EEO Statement

Integrated into our shared values is NCR Voyix’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law.  NCR Voyix is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential.  We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people.  Every individual at NCR Voyix has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Voyix only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR Voyix employees, or any NCR Voyix facility. NCR Voyix is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes

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