Job Summary :
This position is responsible for leading and managing procurement, shipping & logistics operations, and service delivery, driving continuous improvement, transformation, and capability building. The role involves collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure efficient end-to-end supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of 5-6 members, manage stakeholders, and ensure top performance.
- Procurement Operations : Oversee tactical procurement, vendor management, order processing, contract management, inventory management, MRP, P2P cycle, reporting, and MIS.
- Shipping & Logistics : Manage letters of credit, import / export documentation (sea & air), shipment tracking, transportation, and adherence to SLAs.
- Vendor Management : Benchmark, onboard, audit, evaluate, and monitor supplier performance; drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
- Process Transition & Continuous Improvement : Facilitate knowledge transfer, process integration, gap analysis, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Performance Monitoring : Track SLA compliance, on-time delivery, cost productivity, and KPI reporting via dashboards.
- Stakeholder Management : Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams, provide updates to leadership, and resolve operational issues.
Requirements :
10–15 years of experience in procurement, logistics, strategic sourcing, and vendor management, with 5+ years in a managerial role.Exposure to import / export operations, shipment execution, documentation handling, and international suppliers.Strong knowledge of SAP MM module, strategic sourcing, and supply chain processes.Skills in gap analysis, process optimization, project management, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement.Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in MS Office.Graduation / Post-graduation in any discipline; specialization in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related areas preferred.