Procurement System & Process Manager

We, a c t Infraport Limited, a leading shipping & logistics company, offering the services of Chartering, Custom Broker, Cargo Handling, Stevedoring, Shipping Agency, Warehousing & Transportation, having presence in PAN India & Overseas, are looking for dynamic professional for the following position, based out of Corporate Office, Gandhidham:

Position:

Location:

Qualification:

Graduates or Postgraduates in Supply Chain Management / Engineering / Business Management

Experience:

procurement operations, policy, or process excellence

Responsibilities:

The Procurement Process & Performance Manager will be responsible for defining, implementing, and monitoring procurement efficiency metrics across policy, process, and system landscapes. The role focuses on strengthening compliance, enhancing user experience, driving automation and compliance in procurement operations. It is an individual contributor role, requiring strategic insight, analytics capability, and hands-on problem-solving for complex sourcing and services contracts:

Key Responsibilities:

Define and implement Key Result Areas (KRAs) for procurement process performance linked to business efficiency, cost savings, compliance, and user experience.

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve procurement policies and process frameworks ensuring alignment with corporate governance and contractual obligations.

Conduct periodic audits on procurement transactions, supplier selection, contract management, and system-based workflows.

Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for process lapses, non-compliance, or system inefficiencies; develop and track Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

Implement analytical and artificial intelligence solutions to identify and flag sourcing frauds, collusive bidding patterns, and supplier irregularities.

Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to update and automate procurement systems (ERP, P2P, or supplier management tools) for enhanced monitoring and digital governance.

Coordinate with business and functional heads to establish KPI dashboards for tracking procurement turnaround time, spend efficiency, and approval accuracy.

Conduct training and awareness sessions for internal users on policy adherence and process improvement.

Support management reviews with monthly and quarterly performance reports, insights, and improvement roadmaps.

Ensure process integrity while dealing with complex contracts and service procurements such as ship managers, construction, logistics, and maintenance projects.

Skills:

Strong understanding of ERP/P2P systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, Dynamics 365, Coupa).

Exposure to AI and data analytics tools for procurement governance and fraud prevention.

Experience managing or auditing large and complex service contracts.

Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.

Desired Attributes

Demonstrated ability to translate governance requirements into process-level actions.

High integrity with a focus on transparency and accuracy in procurement activities.

Continuous improvement mindset with curiosity for digital and AI tools