Associate Director-Procurement

2 weeks ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Hire Rightt - Executive Search & HR Advisory Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Job Description: Procurement, Shipping & Logistics Lead

This role is responsible for leading and managing
procurement, shipping, logistics operations, and service delivery
, while driving
continuous improvement, transformation, and capability building
to support organizational objectives. The position involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership:
    Lead a team of 5–6 members, mentor and coach for performance, and manage key stakeholders.
  • Shipping & Logistics:
    Manage Letters of Credit (At sight, Usance), BFC, CAD, TT payment processes, and import/export documentation (sea & air freight). Oversee shipment tracking, transportation, and reporting.
  • Procurement Operations:
    Oversee tactical procurement, vendor management, order processing, contract management, inventory management (MRP, JIT, VMI, ROP), and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes in SAP MM.
  • Vendor Management:
    Manage the vendor lifecycle including benchmarking, onboarding, audits, performance evaluation, and supplier relationship management. Drive improvements in supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Operations & Reporting:
    Monitor SLAs and KPIs for on-time delivery, service quality, and cost productivity. Develop dashboards and reports for performance tracking and decision-making.
  • Process Transition:
    Support knowledge transfer and seamless process transitions, ensuring standardization and efficiency.

Profile Requirements:

  • Experience:
    10–15 years in Procurement & Logistics, Strategic Sourcing, and Vendor Management, preferably in Food & Agribusiness, FMCG, or related industries. At least 5 years in a managerial role with team leadership experience.
  • Expertise:
    Strong knowledge of SAP MM, import/export operations, shipment documentation, vendor coordination, and complex supply chains.
  • Skills:
    Strategic thinking, problem-solving, stakeholder management, people development, and communication. Ability to drive process improvements, manage costs, and deliver under pressure.
  • Education:
    Graduate/Postgraduate in any discipline; specialization in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related fields is preferred.
  • Other:
    Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), strong analytical and project management skills, collaborative mindset, flexibility, and results orientation.


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