Senior Procurement Manager

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.