SCM (Indirect & Service Procurement operations)

Job description

**Role Summary** Responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for indirect materials and services across multiple departments and business functions. Ensure timely material & service availability at production floor through purchase order processing, supplier coordination, and stakeholder satisfaction while supporting business continuity and operational excellence. **Key Responsibilities** **End-to-End Procurement Management** Manage end-to-end Procure-to-pay (P2P) operations for Indirect materials & Service requirement purchasing, covering the following categories of goods & services: Manufacturing & Operations (IC & SMT), Digital (IT & MES), Human Resources & Administration, Learning & Development (L&D), Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Maintenance, Quality & Reliability, SCM-Stores, Assembly Technology Development, Projects & Utilities, Test Technology Development and project-related-Equipment Spares, Consumables & Services. - Act as the primary procurement point of contact for assigned departments and business functions. - Review purchase requisitions, validate sourcing requirements and create accurate purchase orders using ERP tools SAP/SAP Ariba. - Obtain timely PO acknowledgements from suppliers, ensure delivery schedules are captured and tracked in the system. - Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services & to proactively identify, prevent potential risks impacting on-time delivery. - Actively manage exceptions by expediting orders, and mitigating delays to minimize supply disruptions. - Collaborate with Logistics & Warehouse teams to ensure timely material receipts and inventory availability. & Service entries from respective departments. - Work with Finance to ensure on-time vendor payments, strengthening supplier relationships and continuity of supply. - Analyze supplier performance issues, establish robust mitigation and preventive action plans for future demand fulfilment. **Procurement Operations & Compliance** - Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval matrices, and audit requirements. - Maintain procurement records, PO documentation, and sourcing files. - Support internal and external audits by providing procurement-related data and documentation. - Drive process improvements and procurement efficiency initiatives. **Key Deliverables** - Timely PO creation, execution and Open PO qty shortclosure. - Track of Service entry completions, Outstanding payments, RTV in case of material rejections. - Track of Bill of Entry, GRN incase of import purchases. - Supplier and stakeholder satisfaction. - Compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements. - Effective management of procurement requests and escalations. - Operational efficiency improvements. **Skills & Competencies** - Indirect Material & Service Order Management - Supplier Relationship Management - Contract Administration - Stakeholder Management - SAP/ERP Procurement Systems - Negotiation & Communication skills required for delivery Pull-in. - Data Analysis and Reporting - Process Improvement and Compliance Management **Desired experience level :** 5 to 7 Years of experience in Indirect material & Service procurement operations with deep familiarity with Admin & people services, Engineering services, IT services and local regulations. **Qualifications:** B.E/B.Tech.