Job Description

Associate Manager – Local Procurement (GCC India | Sourcing & Procurement Buyer) – B14
Role purpose
Enable GCC India’s local procurement execution by partnering closely with GCC stakeholders and onshore category teams to deliver timely, compliant sourcing outcomes, smooth PO/contract execution, and strong supplier performance.
Key responsibilities
- Own end-to-end local procurement sourcing support for GCC India across assigned categories/projects, aligned to stakeholder urgency and committed timelines
- Engage GCC stakeholders early to clarify scope, confirm priorities, and provide explicit ETAs; proactively flag risks/blockers and close loops
- Execute sourcing events and competitive buying using RFI / RFP / RFQ / RFX and e-auctions, including supplier identification, bid analysis, and negotiation support
- Support PR-to-PO execution: ensure buying requests are complete, coordinate approvals, drive PO creation/updates, and ensure timely closure
- Manage commercial documentation and contract management activities: support contract drafting inputs,



manage renewals/amendments, maintain contracting repository/records, and ensure compliance to required templates/processes
- Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for local suppliers: performance tracking, issue resolution, service level improvement, and risk mitigation
- Partner with Finance and internal compliance stakeholders to ensure alignment on pricing, payment terms, taxes, approvals, and controls
- Maintain strong understanding of local procurement requirements and local laws/regulations, ensuring sourcing and contracting decisions are compliant
- Create and maintain clear trackers/status updates for stakeholders (pipeline, event status, PO status, contracts, pending actions)

Key skills and capabilities
- Strong stakeholder management (GCC + onshore), responsive communication, and ability to manage urgency/prioritization
- Hands-on experience with e-auctions and sourcing event execution (RFI

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