Manager Purchase Contract Management ( Services) - Chennai

Role & responsibilities

• Maintain the Contract Expiry Calendar and ensure timely renewal of service contracts before expiry.
• Utilize e-procurement and digital tools such as RFQ platforms and Reverse Auctions.
• Evaluate tender responses based on Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Quality, and Commercials.
• Manage vendor relationships, including feedback, evaluation, and ensuring GST compliance.
• Identify and develop new suppliers to support cost reduction initiatives and introduction of new technologies.
• Prepare MIS reports, analyze market dynamics, and provide forecasts.
• Review and follow up on pending PR reports.
• Ensure adherence to organisation's Purchase Guidelines and Code of Conduct (COC).
• Coordinate with the Finance team to process payments and address related grievances or issues.
• Review and renew General Purchase contracts (e.g., Airlines, Hotels, Forex services).
• Manage Responsible Purchasing and Sustainability Audits, including:
• ECOVADIS/SMETA audits
• Annual Vendor Evaluations
• Supplier Charter sign-offs

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualification: Engineering or MBA with good academics
• Min 6-8 years of Purchase function experience in SERVICES
• Working experience in manufacturing industry

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURS

• Interpersonal & Communication skills
• Adaptive to work/social environment
• Integrity & Personal credibility
• Team Player
• Presentation & Analytical skills
• Multi language skills (preferable)
• Cross cultural experience (preferable)

Job related Skills

• Good negotiation & Decision-making skills
• Team management
• Techno Commercial Costing of product lifecycle and evaluation
• Detail orientation & Planning skills
• Good networking & relationships
• Business ethics and transparency
• SAP & MS Office Knowledge
• Import/Exports knowledge
• Digital Purchasing knowledge

Preferred candidate profile