Executive - Procurement

Position Title:

Executive - Procurement

Role Purpose

Manage and oversee long-term agreements for C&F (Clearing and Forwarding) operations, including space requirements and BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, Transfer) model agreements.

Explore and finalize vendor partnerships and pricing for:

• Road Freight
• Air and Sea Freight
• Courier and Last Mile Delivery
• Customs House Agent (CHA) agreements

3.Handle strategic sourcing for indirect procurement items, including:

• Capital Expenditure (Capex)
• Office Consumables
• Professional Business Services
• IT Requirements

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Principal Accountabilities & Key Activities

• Validate purchase requests, ensure approvals align with DoA, and update PIRs in VPMS.
• Create vendor codes in VDMS and manage updates to vendor master data.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, initiate new projects, and achieve savings targets.
• Generate purchase orders in SAP for materials and services.
• Raise vendor advance requests and item code creation tickets in SNOW.
• Communicate PO and advance details to suppliers.
• Ensure timely delivery by following up with suppliers.
• Liaise with Finance for advance reconciliations and GST default resolutions.
• Support end users with CHA/freight clearance issues.
• Comply with procurement policies and achieve P2P KPIs.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage and renew supplier agreements/contracts.
• Analyze large data sets to derive insights and support decisions.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of SAP MM module and its procurement applications
• Expertise in Freight Industry (Air, Sea, Road, Courier)
• Strong experience in C&F Management and CHA handling
• Good understanding of procurement contracts and vendor agreements
• Advanced Excel and data analytics proficiency
• Strong grasp of P2P processes

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering (B.E/B.Tech), or related fields
• Advanced certifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Logistics
• 5–7 years of relevant procurement and logistics experience

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and stakeholder/vendor coordination
• Strong market analysis and cost-saving initiative skills
• Proactive problem-solving and process streamlining ability
• High proficiency in Excel and data interpretation
• Goal-driven and outcome-oriented
• Strong negotiation and persuasion capabilities

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.