?Team Lead - Sourcing And Contracting

? Date: 6 Mar 2025

? Location: Pune, IN

? Company: Tetra Pak

? At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect whats good protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen. ?

? Job Summary

? We are looking for a Team leader Sourcing & Procurement who should be ?instrumental in streamlining procurement operations and facilitating efficient sourcing practices to meet organizational demands. This role involves meticulous analysis of procurement data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and providing support in executing tactical purchasing strategies.

? The position is based in Chakan, Pune.

? What you will do

• ? Managing a team of 6-8 analysts in India , China , Vieatnam and Thailand. ?

• ? Collaborate with the Supplier Management team to execute tactical procurement activities, including managing RFPs and RFQs, negotiating contracts, and overseeing supplier relationships.

• ? Identify opportunities for cost optimization through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and process enhancements.

• ? Conduct thorough analysis of spending patterns and supplier performance to pinpoint opportunities for savings and process enhancements.

• ? Liaise closely with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and offer assistance in fulfilling them.

• ? Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory standards throughout the procurement process.

• ? Work with cross-functional teams to identify areas for automation and digitalization within the procurement function to improve efficiency, minimize lead times, and lower operational expenses.

• ? Support in improving supplier relationships by facilitating communication, negotiation, and resolution of issues.

• ? Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining quality standards and contractual obligations.

• ? Evaluate supplier capabilities, performance metrics, and adherence to organizational standards.

? We believe you have

• ? Proven experencie of 12-15 years in procurement, sourcing, Category Management , Tail spend management , E-auctions , preferably in a tactical purchasing eniounment within a global context.

• ? Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. ?

• ? Professional certifications (e. g. , CSCP, CPSM) would be advantageous.

• ? Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, conduct root cause analysis, and derive actionable insights.

• ? Excellent communication skills in English

• ? Proven experince in managing global teams. ?

• ? Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems. Familiarity with procurement software (e. g. , SAP HANA/ S4 , Ariba) is highly desirable.

?We Offer You

? ?? ?Variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
?? ?Culture that pioneers spirit of innovation where our engineering genius drives visible result
?? ?Equal opportunity employment experience that values difference and diversity
?? ?Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements