The posting
SUCCESS METRICS / KPIs
Delivery & Service
Cost & Savings
Supplier & Quality
Inventory & Data
• On-time delivery performance• Purchase requisition / PO cycle time• Internal stakeholder service levels
• Validated cost savings / cost avoidance• Purchase price variance• Negotiation and productivity benefits
• Supplier rating improvement• Rejection / rework reduction• Corrective-action closure• Alternate-source development
• Inventory availability and optimization• Excess / obsolete stock control• ERP and MIS accuracy• Audit compliance
KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Procurement
Indirect procurement, sourcing strategy, RFQ / comparative analysis, supplier negotiation, contracting and purchase-order management.
Commercial & Analytical
Cost breakdown, should-cost analysis, spend analysis, price benchmarking, total-cost-of-ownership thinking and savings validation.
Supplier & Quality
Supplier assessment, performance scorecards, alternate-vendor development, root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.
Systems & Reporting
Working knowledge of ERP purchasing modules; strong Excel and MIS capability; accurate data entry and document control.
Behavioural
Ownership, integrity, planning, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, problem-solving and a results-oriented approach.
EXPERIENCE PROFILE
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Commerce or a related discipline; an MBA / postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain or Materials Management is preferred. Minimum 15 years of relevant procurement experience, including meaningful exposure to indirect materials and services in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Demonstrated experience in cost analysis, supplier negotiation, alternate-vendor development, supplier performance management, inventory control and ERP-based purchasing. Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Stores, Finance, EHS and other internal stakeholders.
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