Procurement Strategist

1 day ago

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India beBeeExpertise Full time ₹ 18,00,000 - ₹ 24,00,000

Job Title: Strategic Procurement Expert

Seeking a seasoned procurement professional with expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, cost reduction, supply planning, and ERP systems across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate will design, develop, and deliver training programs to procurement teams, ensuring best practices, compliance, and continuous improvement in procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Training Delivery:
  • Conduct engaging training sessions on procurement processes, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and ERP systems.
  • Provide hands-on training in contract negotiation strategies, supplier risk assessment, and cost optimization techniques.
  • Curriculum Development:
  • Design and update training materials, case studies, and practical simulations tailored to the medical devices, automotive, and electrical industries.
  • Develop e-learning modules for procurement processes, supplier scorecards, and sourcing workflows.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work with procurement leaders, supply chain managers, and quality teams to align training with organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with ERP/IT teams to train users on system transactions, dashboards, and procurement analytics.
  • Process Improvement:
  • Identify gaps in procurement processes and recommend improvements.
  • Train teams on regulatory compliance, sustainability, and ethical sourcing practices.
  • Performance Evaluation:
  • Assess trainees' skills and provide constructive feedback.
  • Track training effectiveness using KPIs such as cycle time reduction, cost savings, and supplier performance improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strategic Sourcing & Category Management – experience in identifying, evaluating, and developing suppliers.
  • Vendor Management & Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) – including supplier evaluation, performance monitoring, and development programs.
  • Contract Negotiation & Risk Management – strong knowledge of commercial terms, SLAs, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Cost Reduction & Value Engineering – proven track record in cost-saving initiatives and process optimization.
  • Supply Planning & Inventory Management – ability to integrate procurement planning with production demand.
  • ERP Systems Expertise – SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar procurement modules.
  • Cross-Industry Knowledge – exposure to procurement processes in medical devices, automotive, electrical, and other manufacturing sectors.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to design and deliver practical, industry-specific training programs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's/Master's in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or Business Administration with 10+ years of experience.
  • Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, and CIPS are preferred.
  • Proven experience as a Procurement Manager/Lead prior to becoming a trainer.

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