Role: Procurement Leader (Indirect Purchase)
Location: Pune, Chakan
Role purpose:
Budget, Manage RFQs, cost analysis, supplier selection, and contract finalization for NPR components. Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks related to NPR, Work on cost estimation,
budgeting, and tracking NPR-related expenses, Support cost reduction initiatives (e.g., early sourcing decisions, supplier negotiations). Act as the point of contact for program status updates, issues, and escalations, Ensure that new products meet all quality, regulatory, and safety requirements, Act as the point of contact for program status updates, issues, and escalations.
Key accountabilities:
1. Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, MRO, logistics, facility management, professional services).
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to ensure best value (quality, cost, service, innovation).
- Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and audits.
2. Cost Optimization and Savings Initiatives
- Drive cost reduction projects and savings initiatives without compromising service quality or operational needs.
- Benchmark industry best practices and market trends to find new savings opportunities.
- Track and report savings against annual targets.
3. Procurement Operations and Compliance
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and enforce standard procurement processes, templates, and procedures.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (plant operations, finance, IT, HR, legal) to ensure alignment with business needs.
4. Contract Management
- Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments for indirect categories.
- Manage contract repository to ensure up-to-date documentation and track key milestones (expiry, renewal alerts).
5. Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier dependency, financial health, regulatory compliance, and operational disruptions.
- Establish contingency plans for critical service suppliers.
6. Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a business partner to plant managers, department heads, and project teams for all indirect procurement needs.
- Gather and prioritize internal customer requirements for indirect goods and services.
7. Data Analytics and Reporting
- Analyze spend data to drive strategic decisions and find consolidation opportunities.
- Provide regular reports on procurement KPIs (savings achieved, supplier performance,compliance rates).
8. Technology and Process Improvement
• Implement and optimize procurement tools (ERP, e-procurement platforms).
• Drive automation, digitization, and continuous improvement in procurement processes.