Indirect Purchasing Buyer – Professional Services Detailed Roles &

Responsibilities

- Own the full procurement lifecycle including requirement intake, SOW validation, RFQ creation, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and purchase order execution.

- Develop explicit and comprehensive Statements of Work (SOW) defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.

- Lead contract and agreement management including MSA, SOW, rate cards, and milestone-based contracts.

- Ensure contractual compliance with company terms, confidentiality agreements (NDA), and intellectual property protection clauses.

- Drive competitive sourcing using Approved Vendor List (AVL) and ensure selection based on capability, cost, and risk.

- Coordinate sourcing approvals including Sourcing Board reviews for higher spend engagements.

- Ensure compliance with quality (IATF) and information security (ISO 27001/TISAX) requirements where applicable.

- Monitor supplier performance on deliverables, quality, timelines, and stakeholder satisfaction.

- Drive continuous improvement through supplier development plans and performance reviews.

- Deliver cost savings through negotiation, rate benchmarking, and demand consolidation.

📌 Indirect Procurement (Chennai)
🏢 Visteon
📍 Chennai