Key Responsibilities & Role Description Responsible for end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier identification, alternate source development, RFQ management, supplier negotiations, contract management, project procurement support, purchase order management, and material expediting to ensure timely delivery, cost optimization, and business continuity.
Support project procurement, BOP procurement and coordinate with cross-functional teams, while managing RFQs, quote analysis, Negotiation and contracts. Follow up with suppliers on material deliveries and expedite critical orders. Monitor supplier performance, mitigate supply risks, and drive cost-saving initiatives. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual requirements.
Manage and resolve escalations related to Process, and procurement systems. Facilitate brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation. Proactively monitor procurement systems, identify issues, and drive corrective actions to ensure uninterrupted operations. Document and share best practices, lessons learned, and improvement initiatives across procurement teams.
Basic Competencies Needed Stakeholder & Customer Engagement – Builds strong relationships with sourcing teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring a smooth and customer-centric onboarding experience. Escalation & Conflict Management – Handles escalations calmly, resolves conflicts effectively, and ensures minimal business disruption. Collaboration & Teamwork – Good Team player, promotes teamwork, facilitates brainstorming, and drives collective problem-solving across teams. Analytical & System Expertise – Leverages data-driven insights and demonstrates strong proficiency in procurement systems (SAP/Oracle/Ariba/Movex/SAP), dashboards, and automation tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Excel Macros, SQL). Continuous Improvement & Agility – Identifies process inefficiencies, drives innovation, adapts to change, and delivers enhancements with resilience and a solution-oriented mindset.
Experience (Source-to-Pay / Procurement) Minimum 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Supplier Management. Hands-on experience in Experience in end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, including supplier identification, RFQ, commercial negotiations, PO management, project Procurement. Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle/Ariba/Movex/SAP or equivalent)
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Educational Background Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Engineering, Business, or related field. Additional certifications in Procurement, Project Management (PMP/Prince2), or Data Analytics would be an advantage.
Other - To be updated as per requirement Work Location: IOC-Pune, India Shift Timing – Morning (APAC) shift Working Mode: Hybrid / On site with Flexibility Holidays – Site Holidays Applicable (APAC/SPAC/SG)