Analyst Indirect Procurement

Position Details:

• Job Title:

   Analyst – Procurement (Capex)

• Experience:

   3–5 Years

• Qualification:

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

  , preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
• Material management qualifications are an added advantage.

• Function:

   Indirect-Capex Procurement

• Location:

   Pune

Key Responsibilities:

1. Capex Procurement Management:

• Execute procurement activities for 

  plant machinery, fabrication, contract management, civil work, insulation

  , and 

  bought outs

   required for Capex projects in a 

  multi-plant environment

  .
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals, focusing on 

  cost savings

  , 

  timely delivery

  , and 

  quality standards

  .
• Apply the 

  Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

   concept to evaluate lifecycle costs and drive value in procurement decisions.

2. Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with Category

  Lead

   to deliver on KPIs.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including 

  plant operations, engineering, construction, finance,

   and 

  project management teams

  , to understand and meet project-specific requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships across multiple plants and departments to ensure smooth execution of procurement activities in a dynamic, multi-plant environment.

3. Negotiation Excellence:

• Lead 

  high-value negotiations

   with suppliers and contractors to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels.
• Leverage 

  market intelligence

   and 

  cost analysis

   to meet 

  savings targets

   and drive procurement efficiencies.

4. Vendor Development & Management:

• Identify, develop, and onboard 

  reliable vendors

   for Capex procurement categories, including 

  plant machinery, fabrication, civil works, and insulation

  .
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with 

  quality, cost,

   and 

  delivery standards

  .
• Foster long-term partnerships with local and alternative vendors to ensure a 

  diverse and competitive supplier base

  .

5. Sourcing Project Management & Reverse Auctions:

• Manage sourcing projects using advanced procurement platforms.
• Knowledge of 

  e-sourcing tools

   like 

  Ivalua

   or 

  SAP Ariba

   is an added advantage.
• Conduct 

  reverse auctions

   and implement innovative sourcing strategies to achieve 

  cost optimization

   and 

  procurement transparency

  .

6. Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with 

  legal, statutory,

   and 

  internal governance policies

  .
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to support 

  audits, internal reviews,

   and 

  procurement transparency

  .

7. Order Management & Delivery:

• Finalize offers, release purchase orders, and manage 

  end-to-end procurement processes

   to ensure 

  timely delivery

   of Capex items.
• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve any 

  supply chain issues

   to meet project deadlines.

8. Communication & Reporting:

• Exhibit 

  excellent communication skills

   to manage stakeholders effectively, resolve conflicts, and articulate procurement strategies to senior management.
• Prepare and present 

  procurement reports

  , including 

  cost-saving achievements

  , 

  vendor performance

  , and 

  project progress

  , to relevant stakeholders.

9. Knowledge & Data Management:

• Build and maintain a 

  data repository

   of market intelligence, supplier capabilities, and emerging trends in Capex procurement.
• Use 

  data-driven insights

   to refine procurement strategies and optimize supplier performance.

Technical Skills Requirements:

• Mandatory:

• Proficiency in 

  SAP

   for procurement and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of the 

  Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

   concept.

• Preferred (Added Advantage):

• Knowledge of e-sourcing platforms like 

  Ivalua

   or 

  SAP Ariba

  .
• Experience in managing 

  sourcing projects

   and conducting 

  reverse auctions

  .
• Proven expertise in handling Capex procurement for 

  plant machinery, fabrication, civil works, and bought-outs

  .

Key Competencies:

• Negotiation Skills:

   Ability to lead high-value negotiations to achieve 

  savings targets

   and secure advantageous terms.

• Stakeholder Management:

   Strong collaboration skills to manage diverse stakeholders across multiple plants and departments.

• Communication Skills:

   Excellent verbal and written communication to engage with suppliers, stakeholders, and leadership effectively.

• Analytical Thinking:

   Expertise in 

  cost estimation

  , 

  market analysis

  , and 

  supplier evaluation

   to drive strategic procurement decisions.

• Multi-Plant Coordination:

   Ability to manage procurement activities across a 

  multi-plant environment

   while meeting project-specific timelines and requirements.

• Sourcing & E-Procurement:

   Familiarity with e-sourcing tools like 

  Ivalua

   or 

  SAP Ariba

   for sourcing projects and reverse auctions is an added advantage.

• Compliance & Governance:

   In-depth understanding of procurement best practices, compliance requirements, and audit processes.