Procurement Lead | Night shift | Chennai

Job Description Procurement Team Leader B2

Key responsibilities:

• Effective team management - conducting regular team and individual meetings, providing feedback, managing and developing talents
• Responsible for admin related activities (working time registration, absences management etc.)
• Supporting daily team performance. Monitor metrics (SLA, KPI) providing weekly/monthly reporting
• Conducting performance reviews
• Ensure effective and efficient execution of procurement process considering client`s needs and requirements
• Provide guideline, share best practices how to purchase goods, materials or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Provide efficient services to businesses in alignment with service levels and cost objectives
• Monitor preparation of purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements as well as Client quality requirements
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies, procedures and process flow
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients, developing strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
• Proactively communicate with clients to understand their needs, objectives, and challenges, and provide appropriate solutions and recommendations

Requirements:

• Upper-intermediate English (B2)
• Experience in Procurement Operations (minimum 3 years)
• Strong people management skills (at least 2 year of experience)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships and effectively collaborate with internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High organization skills and time management.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs to include Excel skills
• Knowledge of procurement management software (SAP/Ariba/Oracle) as an asset