Senior Procurement Manager
2 days ago
Job Description:
Role Purpose
To lead and transform the global supply chain function—encompassing procurement, logistics,
inventory, and vendor strategy—into a digitally enabled, cost-efficient, and performance-driven
system that supports all P&L units (Domestic, Export, Engineering, and Software).
The role ensures end-to-end visibility, governance, and synergy across regions and business lines
through strategic sourcing, operational discipline, and continuous process innovation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
Design and implement SCM strategy aligned to corporate objectives and P&L requirements.
Establish procurement and logistics policies, approval frameworks, and service-level
agreements (SLAs).
Drive cost optimization and risk mitigation through category consolidation and vendor
rationalization.
2. Vendor & Contract Governance
Oversee vendor identification, empanelment, and rate-contract negotiations for all
categories (equipment, consumables, logistics, IT, and services).
Build regional vendor networks to ensure multi-country supply continuity and quality
assurance.
Conduct annual vendor audits and performance scorecards.
3. Procurement Excellence
Supervise category managers and P&L SCM leads for timely and compliant procurement.
Review high-value purchases and approve POs above threshold limits.
Monitor purchase-to-pay cycle efficiency and ensure integration with Zoho workflows.
4. Logistics & Distribution
Govern global logistics, including import/export, marine freight, and customs clearance.
Develop group logistics contracts and optimize cost per kilometre / tonne.
Ensure equipment mobilization and demobilization plans are aligned with project schedules.
5. Inventory & Asset Management
Oversee central stores, calibration schedules, and regional inventory health.
Implement digital stock tracking and monthly reconciliation across labs and sites.
Monitor asset utilization, obsolescence, and redistribution between regions.
6. Digital Transformation
Champion Zoho Books / Inventory / Analytics adoption across all P&Ls.
Create real-time dashboards for procurement spend, SLA adherence, and budget variance.
Integrate data for management reviews and predictive analytics.
7. Team Leadership & Capability Building
Lead, mentor, and develop SCM managers, leads, and coordinators across countries.
Foster collaboration with P&L heads, finance, and project management offices.
Build succession pipelines and cross-functional training for SCM personnel.
8. Compliance & Audit
Ensure compliance with GST, DGFT, Customs, and country-specific import/export laws.
Coordinate with finance for cost audits, statutory filings, and governance reviews.
Lead quarterly internal audits and implement corrective actions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Dimension KPI Target
Cost Efficiency Annual Group Spend Savings ≥ 8 %
YoY
Process Efficiency Average PO Cycle Time ≤ 5 days
Compliance Vendor Audit & Policy Adherence ≥ 90 %
Digital Adoption % Transactions via Zoho 100 %
Inventory Accuracy Stock Variance ≤ 2 %
Stakeholder
Satisfaction SLA Score (P&L SCM) ≥ 85 %
Team Development Capability Score from L&D
Review ≥ 80 %
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