Assistant Manager - Procurement

Position: Asst Manager Project Procurement & Indirect Materials

Experience: 5 to 10 years

Job Location: Chennai

Profile summary:

Responsible for Direct & Indirect purchase covering all functions for engineering & shared service center, enable closed loop feedback mechanism throughout the procurement process weekly / monthly reporting on the activities and collaborate with user in understanding the requirement & provide timely & cost-effective procurement support.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Receive the list of requirements (LOR) for suppliers RFQ, conduct internal meetings for clear understanding & create RFQ and Involve the users in timely review / meeting with suppliers.
• Supplier identification / Quote receipt / Supplier registration completion / Negotiation / Cost comparison / PO & contract release.
• Adherence to the procurement process inline with global / local SOP
• Feedback to users on the procurement process status in different stages of RFQ / Supplier discussions / PO release / Payment etc.
• HR & Admin functions - Identify sources / prepare long term contracts / periodic reviews / adhere to compliance & statutory requirement
• Green field procurement and techno-commercial operations for Capex and Opex requirements inculding Civil, PEB, MEP, Facility requirements.
• Manage RFQ, Quotations (bids) evaluation, Negotiation, and PO issuance through ERP system , ensuring compliance with organisational standards and timelines.
• Coordinate with internal departments to align technical specifications and commercial objectives.
• Build and Maintain good relationships with key suppliers.
• Oversee the buying process from requisition to delivery.
• Maintain proper documentations for audits and internal controls
• Supplier initial assessment for procurement and Launch supplier performance rating.
• Cost reduction - 10% YOY on indirect spend by alternate sourcing / negotiation.
• MIS reporting on Indirect purchases for reviews Conduct weekly meeting with users on follow up status