Overview
Sr. Specialist in Sourcing & Procurement Operations, managing the end-to-end procurement cycle, supplier relationships, contracts, compliance and procurement reporting.
What you'll do
- Manage the full procurement cycle from requisition to purchase order creation and supplier delivery.
- Ensure timely sourcing and procurement of goods and services in line with organizational requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and competitive pricing.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or service.
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives by identifying potential suppliers and negotiating terms to achieve cost savings.
- Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to drive procurement decisions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to consolidate spend and optimize procurement strategies.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing procurement contracts and agreements.
- Ensure contract compliance and renewals in coordination with legal teams.
- Ensure accurate and timely creation and tracking of purchase orders.
- Maintain procurement records and documentation as per company policies and audit requirements.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and relevant laws and regulations.
- Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate vendor onboarding and due diligence processes.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and audits to assess compliance and performance.
- Work closely with internal teams (e.g., finance, operations, legal) to align procurement activities with business needs.
- Act as a liaison between business units and suppliers to facilitate smooth procurement processes.
- Prepare procurement reports and spend analysis to support decision-making.
- Monitor key procurement metrics and track cost-saving initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and systems.
- Support implementation of procurement automation tools and digital solutions.
What you'll need
- Bachelors in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain Management, or Masters in Operations Management.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
- SAP Certified Application Professional - Procurement with SAP ERP 6.0 - digication.
- Required skills: Ariba, Business Analysis, Business Consulting, Collaboration Tools, Data Consulting, Data Literacy, Data Tools, Generative AI, Industrial Manufacturing Processes, Microsoft Office, People Leadership, Procurement, Procurement Operations, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Sourcing and Procurement.
- English language proficiency at Advanced level (C1), required.
Details
- Location: Stellar, STPI, Noida, India.
- Work mode: Office.
- Work shift: Day shift (India).
- Job type: Regular.
Read the full description and apply on the company’s own careers page.