Team Lead - Purchasing

Job Purpose:

Responsible for procuring services at the right cost and quality, while contributing to cost savings and fostering effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description:

- Maintain the Contract Expiry Calendar and ensure timely renewal of service contracts before expiry.

- Utilize e-procurement and digital tools such as RFQ platforms and Reverse Auctions.

- Evaluate tender responses based on Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Quality, and Commercials.

- Manage vendor relationships, including feedback, evaluation, and ensuring GST compliance.

- Identify and develop new suppliers to support cost reduction initiatives and introduction of new technologies.

- Prepare MIS reports, analyze market dynamics, and provide forecasts.

- Review and follow up on pending PR reports.

- Ensure adherence to Purchase Guidelines and Code of Conduct (COC).

- Coordinate with the Finance team to process payments and address related grievances or issues.

- Review and renew General Purchase contracts (e.g., Airlines, Hotels, Forex services).

Manage Responsible Purchasing and Sustainability Audits, including:

- ECOVADIS/SMETA audits

- Annual Vendor Evaluations

- Supplier Charter sign-offs

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualification: Engineering or MBA with good academics

Min 6-8 years of Purchase function experience in SERVICES

Working experience in manufacturing industry