Assistant General Manager

You will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of Sourcing and Procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all Indirect Materials and Services. Your role will involve driving the adoption of best practices in Supply Chain Management (SCM) to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. It is essential to maintain 100% compliance with the Quality Management Systems of SAI, statutory requirements, and regulatory guidelines. You will be required to establish and maintain systems for periodic reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive continuous improvement. Another key aspect of your role will be to prepare and distribute detailed Monthly Management Information System (MIS) Reports on purchases and procurement activities to key stakeholders. Building and nurturing healthy supplier relationships while ensuring the timely resolution of vendor issues and disputes will be crucial. As a leader, you will lead the development and capability-building of team members, creating and implementing individual success plans for key activities. Regular reviews with internal stakeholders to identify, understand, and resolve procurement-related issues are also part of your responsibilities. Ensuring the timely conversion of Purchase Requisitions (PR) to Purchase Orders (PO) in alignment with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) is vital. Your role will involve providing strong team leadership, performance management, and fostering a high-performance work culture. Identifying opportunities for cost optimization, process improvements, and supplier consolidation will be a key focus area. You will also be driving digital transformation initiatives in procurement, such as e-procurement and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) upgrades. Conducting vendor assessments and audits to ensure quality, compliance, and performance standards, as well as collaborating with Finance and Legal teams for contract finalization and risk mitigation, will be part of your duties. Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring timely closure of audit findings are essential tasks. Your contribution to strategic sourcing initiatives and long-term procurement planning will be significant. Partnering with the Engineering team to efficiently source and procure technically complex materials and services will also be a key aspect of your role.,