Procurement Manager

Designation : Manager - Procurement

Location : Chennai (Hybrid)

Experience : 10-14 years

Department : Procurement

Role Type :

Individual Contributor

Reports To :

Associate Director - Procurement

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled MRO Specialist with deep expertise in factory-level Maintenance, Repair, and Operations procurement and corporate exposure. The ideal candidate will deliver end-to-end MRO procurement solutions, optimize inventory levels through detailed study of product usage and quality, and drive strategic sourcing by leveraging vendor intelligence. This role requires strong collaboration across maintenance, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure cost-effective and quality supply solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement SOPs and procurement policies for MRO within a sustainable framework

Lead the creation, negotiation, and execution of Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) with vendors

Ensure governance, compliance, and control mechanisms in all MRO procurement activities

Drive master data improvement in ERP through enhanced material taxonomy and categorization, supporting procurement tool setup

Lead change management initiatives to strengthen procurement and inventory controls

Promote adoption and effective utilization of procurement platforms and digital tools

Conduct detailed analysis of MRO product life cycles, usage patterns, and quality standards

Establish procurement benchmarks and vendor evaluation criteria to ensure continuous supply stability

Design cost control strategies to maintain optimal inventory and reduce excess spend

Provide training and consultancy on best practices in MRO procurement

Use technology solutions for spend analytics and supplier performance monitoring

Mitigate supply risks through thorough vendor financial and operational intelligence

Required Skills & Expertise

Extensive knowledge of MRO product categories, quality parameters, and factory-level processes

Strong expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation techniques

Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems, procurement analytics, and master data governance

Ability to interpret maintenance and repair technical documentation

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams

Experience in supplier performance management, CAPA, and continuous improvement frameworks

Understanding of compliance, environmental, and safety regulations relevant to MRO

Proven ability to develop and implement sustainable procurement frameworks

Skilled in driving digital transformation and change in procurement processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Preferable industry : Food & Agribusiness, FMCG & relevant Areas

10-14 years of relevant experience in MRO procurement and vendor management for Global MNC.

Demonstrated success in factory / plant-level procurement and strategic sourcing.

Should be currently working in a corporate setup to possess good communication skills and has exhibited prowess in PowerPoint presentations in current work experience