Skill required: Procurement Operations - Procurement Support

Designation: Delivery Operations Team Lead

Qualifications:Any Graduation

Years of Experience:7 to 11 years

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What would you do Seeking a detail-oriented and transformation-driven professional to manage Vendor Excellence and Purchasing Info Record (PIR) governance within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function. The role focuses on supplier data quality, pricing accuracy, compliance, and process standardization to enable efficient procurement operations and strategic sourcing outcomes. .

What are we looking for Preferred Qualifications

Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance, or Supply Chain
5–12+ years of experience in Procurement / P2P / Master Data
Hands-on experience in SAP PIR, Vendor Master, and Procurement tools
Exposure to shared services / BPO / global delivery models
Lean / Six Sigma certification (preferred) ________________________________________ Success Metrics (KPIs)
Vendor Master Data Accuracy (%)
PIR Accuracy & Timeliness
SLA Adherence (Turnaround Time)
Reduction in Invoice / PO Errors
Audit & Compliance Score
Stakeholder Satisfaction Roles and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities Vendor Excellence / Supplier Management
Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle (onboarding, modifications, deactivation)
Ensure vendor data governance, compliance (KYC, tax, banking validation)
Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and vendor performance tracking
Partner with sourcing teams for RFx enablement and supplier onboarding
Ensure adherence to compliance, audit (SOX), and risk management frameworks
Lead initiatives for vendor data standardization and deduplication PIR (Purchasing Info Record) Management
Create, update, and maintain PIRs in SAP / ERP systems
Ensure price accuracy, validity dates, and contract alignment
Support sourcing teams with pricing conditions, rate cards, and contract integration
Perform regular data audits to ensure correctness and completeness
Troubleshoot PIR-related issues impacting PO creation and invoice processing
Enable automation and standardization of PIR processes ________________________________________ Operational Excellence & Transformation
Drive process improvements, automation (RPA), and digital transformation initiatives
Monitor and manage SLA/KPI performance (accuracy, turnaround time, compliance)
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
Support transition, migration, and stabilization of new processes
Develop SOPs, training materials, and knowledge management frameworks ________________________________________ Stakeholder & Governance
Collaborate with procurement, sourcing, finance, and IT teams globally
Manage client/stakeholder expectations and escalations
Present performance dashboards, MIS reports, and insights to leadership
Participate in governance forums, audits, and leadership reviews ________________________________________ Key Skills & Competencies
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations
Vendor Master Data Management
Purchasing Info Record (PIR) Management
SAP / SAP Ariba / Coupa
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
SLA/KPI Governance
Risk & Compliance (SOX)
Data Accuracy & Audit Controls
Stakeholder Management
Process Improvement & Automation