Deputy Manager - TC

Role Overview: As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the core procurement functions including purchase requisition review, strategic sourcing, contract preparation and order placement, procurement through rate contracts, post-order management, supplier management, and data analytics. Your expertise in supply chain management and procurement processes will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement operations. Key Responsibilities: - Review purchase requisitions from user departments, ensuring correctness and completeness by seeking additional information if required - Identify the type and method of procurement based on material/services, nature of requisition, stocks availability, value, and delivery timeline - Contribute to strategic sourcing activities including vendor selection, preparation of RFI and RFP documents, bid evaluation, negotiations, and contract preparation - Prepare and review contracts, set up contract records in the ERP system, and ensure compliance with document management policy - Manage post-order activities such as billing, expediting deliveries, handling queries, preparing change orders, and executing contingency plans - Identify and onboard new vendors, evaluate vendor performance, and manage vendor relationships to ensure supply chain efficiency - Assist in data collation and analysis for procurement activities, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to action planning based on data analytics Qualification Required: - More than 5 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, and related areas - Strong understanding of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation - Proficiency in data analysis and ability to derive insights to drive efficiency and value in procurement operations (Note: Company-specific details were not provided in the job description.),