About the Team
It's no secret that Meesho is making massive leaps towards becoming the most used e-commerce app in India. Our commercials team has a key role to play in the company's success. Here's your chance to be a part of the Meesho success story!
As Deputy Manager - Commercials, you will be one among the 50+ professionals working in domains such as procurement, negotiations, supplier relationship management, product/service sourcing and cost evaluation. The team consists of Chartered Accountants, Business experts and Engineers, who have previously worked for internationally renowned organisations. Our team believes in working hard and partying harder. We organize team trivia nights, board game marathons, and other fun events to foster our team spirit.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Manager, Commercials who will lead the procurement & commercials for IT, Marketing, HR, Admin, Legal verticals at Meesho. This role provides an uniqueopportunity to be an integral part of the ecosystem wherein, Meesho partners with a varied range of global companies. This role requires to manage the company's overall requirements pertaining to procurement of services and products consumed by the organization across various functions. Find the best value deal for the organization with a rationalized approach.
What will you do
- Lead the categories assigned to you such as Marketing, IT while working across different range of projects to have all skills expertise.
- Perform cost analysis and benchmarking exercises to negotiate the cost and evaluate for decision making.
- Create and publish reports on a timely basis and update trackers for data management.
- Manage and negotiate contracts and terms with the suppliers and close agreements within a certain TAT.
- Manage commercial requirements across categories from IT. Marketing, HR, Admin, Legal etc.
- In-depth knowledge of IT procurement i.e. softwares, SaaS Models, Subscription based, servers & data, hardware etc.
- Quick turn around to close deals while following all due processes and documenting the journey.
- Establish category specific objectives and formulate sourcing strategies.
- Industry knowledge and connects in domain expertise for benchmarking purposes and ensuring benchmark data is maintained and adhered.
- Ensure proper internal stakeholder management and external vendor management.
What will you need
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline; masters degree will be a plus.
- 4-7 Years of post qualification experience in the procurement domain.
- Preference to IT and Marketing procurement folks having hands-on experience.
- Excellent knowledge of different cost models and pricing methodology.
- Proven skills in Market Analysis (category specific), Vendor identification, Vendor Profile Evaluation.
- Performance Assessment and Vendor Management.
- Knowledge of regional statutory regulations and Tax structure related to the category.
- Ability to network and form high quality working relationships with stakeholders/ colleagues in multiple locations and handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently and within a team environment provide direction, troubleshoot and meet goals and objectives.
- Ability to understand, translate requirements and find appropriate solutions with quick turnaround time and meet organizational and stakeholder expectations.
- Strong analytical and data management skills in Marketing Procurement.
- Good communication and Presentation skills.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of e-sourcing applications (Eg: ARIBA, SAP, Oracle) is desirable.
About us
Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.
Our Mission
Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.
Culture and Total Rewards
Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like “Reflections”, “Listen or Die” , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles.
We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.
