Purchase/Logistics Executive-Indirect procurement

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Purchase/Logistics Executive specializing in indirect procurement. This role involves developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing the entire procurement cycle from vendor selection to delivery, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and meticulous attention to detail in handling logistics and documentation.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement indirect sourcing/procurement strategies

  to optimize cost and efficiency.

• Strategically source all indirect commodity parts and/or services and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) needs.

• Work with

  internal customers (user departments)

  to accurately gather material/service requirements.

• Solicit bids, proposals (RFI, RFP, RFQ, RFS)

  , and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Adhere to and execute the

  competitive bidding process

  .
• Lead the

  identification and selection of vendors for indirect commodities/services

  , and set up the process for

  vendor onboarding

  .

• Maintain an approved Vendors List

  for indirect material/service categories.
• Perform

  spend analysis and categorization of spend

  on a monthly basis to identify opportunities.

• Lead supplier negotiations

  to achieve optimal terms and pricing.

• Release Purchase Orders (PO)

  ,

  follow up for delivery

  ,

  liaison with freight forwarders and customs agents

  , and

  track shipments until delivered to the store

  .
• Address

  payment-related queries and documents

  as per set processes and procedures.
• Ensure proper

  maintenance of documents and housekeeping

  related to procurement records.
• Manage

  cradle-to-grave contract management

  , including preparation of competitive bid packages, analysis of responses, contract drafting, document routing, contract management, and vendor performance management.
• Ensure

  freight forwarders meet transit times as per contract

  , conduct timely reviews, and take appropriate steps for corrections.
• Ensure

  Customs brokers carry out customs clearance as per contract time period

  , conduct timely reviews, and take appropriate steps for corrections.
• Manage the

  maintenance of special import licenses/notifications

  and coordinate with the commercial department for the same.
• Ensure

  compliance with all laws governing freight movement and customs clearance

  .
• Ensure departmental

  compliance with all company policies & procedures

  .
• Ensure

  updation of DMB (Daily Management Board)/KPI's (Key Performance Indicators)

  with status and perform

  PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)

  on a monthly basis.
• Maintain

  QS, IS, TS, ISO14001, compliance to legal requirements of EMS (Environmental Management System), procedures, and practices

  .