Senior Procurement Specialist - (Indirect)

Job description

**Why Statiq?** Statiq was born with the idea of making sustainable transportation a reality in developing countries. It is a new-age start-up, leading the EV movement in India, by setting up chargers across the country. Statiq was named as one of the top 3 most promising start-ups by NASSCOM in the year 2020, it was the same year we got selected for Y Combinator, a Silicon Valley based accelerator program. **About the Role:** As a **Sr. Specialist – Indirect Procurement** , you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for indirect spend categories, including MRO, IT procurement, office admin, facilities, and professional services. You will play a key role in optimizing procurement costs, strengthening vendor partnerships, ensuring timely procurement operations, and maintaining compliance with procurement policies. Working closely with cross-functional teams such as Admin, IT, HR, Finance, and Facilities, you will ensure uninterrupted business operations through efficient sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance management. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Manage end-to-end procurement activities for indirect spend categories including MRO, office and administrative supplies, IT hardware, software licenses, professional services, facilities, and other business requirements across all Statiq locations. - Source, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard vendors while maintaining a robust and approved vendor database for various indirect procurement categories. - Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFQs/RFIs, conduct commercial comparisons, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), and service agreements to achieve the best commercial value. - Process purchase requisitions and generate Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring compliance with the organization's Delegation of Authority (DOA) approval framework. - Manage and track AMC renewals for IT assets, office equipment, facilities, and other service contracts by maintaining a structured renewal calendar to prevent service disruptions. - Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Administration, IT, HR, Finance, and Facilities teams to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. - Monitor indirect procurement spend across categories, analyze spending trends, and identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, cost optimization, and process improvements. - Ensure vendor compliance by maintaining updated documentation including GST, PAN, MSME certificates, agreements, statutory documents, and other compliance records for audit readiness. - Coordinate with Finance to support invoice verification, GRN reconciliation, vendor account reconciliation, and timely resolution of payment-related queries. - Maintain accurate vendor master data, procurement records, contracts, pricing history, and procurement documentation within ERP or procurement management systems. - Prepare procurement MIS reports, category-wise spend analysis, vendor performance scorecards, savings reports, and procurement dashboards for management review. **WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?** - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Operations, or a related discipline. - 3–6 years of experience in Indirect Procurement, General Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management. - Hands-on experience managing procurement across MRO, IT hardware/software, office administration, facilities management, and service procurement categories. - Prior experience in fast-paced startup, manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven organizations will be preferred. - Strong understanding of indirect procurement processes, vendor sourcing, RFQ management, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management. - Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis, procurement reporting, and cost optimization initiatives. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/procurement platforms; experience with procurement tools such as Appsmith or similar systems is an added advantage. - Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Administration, IT, HR, Facilities, and Finance teams. **WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?** - Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from a comprehensive leave policy for work-life balance. - Excellent Office Facilities: Work in a modern and well-equipped office space. - Learning and Development Opportunities: Access ongoing professional growth programs. - Quarterly Team Outings: Engage in team-building activities and outings. - Dynamic and Supportive Team: Collaborate with talented and supportive colleagues