Procurement Management
- Manage procurement requirements for indirect materials and services across Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sales, Service, HR, Administration, Finance, IT, and other support functions.
- Review and process purchase requisitions in accordance with procurement policies and approval matrices.
- Float RFQs/RFPs, obtain quotations, prepare techno-commercial comparisons, and recommend sourcing decisions.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment conditions, delivery schedules, warranties, and service-level agreements.
- Create and issue Purchase Orders (POs) and Service Purchase Orders (SPOs) through the ERP system.
- Track order execution and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers.
- Develop and maintain a competitive supplier base for assigned procurement categories.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and monitor vendor performance on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Resolve supplier-related commercial and operational issues while maintaining productive business relationships.
Contract & Commercial Management
- Draft, review, negotiate, and administer service agreements, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), rate contracts, work orders, and other commercial contracts.
- Coordinate with the Legal department to finalize contractual documentation.
- Ensure timely renewal and compliance of all procurement-related contracts.
CAPEX Procurement
- Support procurement activities for capital expenditure projects, including equipment, machinery, utilities, facility improvements, and associated services.
- Negotiate commercial terms with OEMs, contractors, and service providers.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Project teams to meet project timelines.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Partner with internal departments to understand procurement requirements and recommend appropriate sourcing strategies.
- Provide timely procurement support while balancing cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
- Ensure effective communication between users and suppliers throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated authority, contractual obligations, and statutory requirements.
- Maintain complete procurement documentation for audit and traceability.
- Prepare procurement MIS reports, spend analysis, savings reports, and supplier performance reports.
- Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in indirect procurement within a manufacturing or engineering organization.
- Hands-on experience in procurement of services, maintenance items, engineering consumables, facilities management, and indirect categories.
- Experience in handling commercial negotiations, vendor development, contract management, and CAPEX procurement.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and sourcing methodologies.
- Knowledge of commercial contracts, service agreements, and procurement compliance.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or equivalent.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement analytics.
