- Job ID: 903117
- 10 - 15 Years
- 1 Opening
- Bengaluru

Role description

Position Summary INDUS is seeking an Manager - Procurement and Supplier Enablement to manage end-to-end procurement activities for India operations. The role will support business requirement intake, supplier identification, RFx coordination, commercial comparison, negotiation support, contracting coordination, purchase requisition/purchase order workflow, supplier onboarding, SAP Ariba supplier enablement, reporting, and compliance documentation.

The role holder will be the primary procurement contact for INDUS business teams and will coordinate with Finance/Legal, IT, administration, suppliers, SAP project stakeholders, and GTUS procurement/shared services teams as applicable. The candidate should be a practical, detail-oriented procurement professional who can balance cost, compliance, risk, supplier responsiveness, business urgency, and process discipline. The person should be comfortable working independently across the full procurement cycle and supporting SAP Ariba adoption while coordinating with GTUS/head office expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for INDUS India operations, from requirement intake to supplier selection, contracting coordination and purchase order support.
- Understand, validate and document business procurement requirements for goods and services required by India operations.
- Coordinate supplier identification, RFQ/RFP/RFI processes, bid collection, commercial comparison and supplier evaluation.
- Support commercial negotiations for new purchases, renewals, rate cards, statements of work and recurring supplier arrangements.
- Maintain procurement trackers, approval records, supplier comparison sheets, pricing documentation and audit-ready procurement files.
- Support supplier onboarding and supplier enablement in SAP Ariba, including supplier registration, documentation coordination and supplier follow-up.
- Assist business users and suppliers with Ariba-enabled workflows such as guided buying, sourcing events, purchase requisitions,



purchase orders, invoice coordination and status tracking.
- Coordinate with Finance, Accounts Payable, IT, Suppliers, SAP S/4HANA project teams and GTUS procurement stakeholders to resolve procurement process issues. Work with Legal, Finance, IT/security and business owners to support contract review, renewal tracking, SOW coordination and closure of commercial terms.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with INDUS/GTUS policies, approval matrix, vendor due diligence requirements, confidentiality expectations and documentation standards.
- Track contract expiry, renewal timelines, supplier obligations, purchase commitments and key commercial terms to avoid unmanaged renewals or business disruption.
- Prepare procurement dashboards and summary reports using Excel, Power BI, SAP Ariba reports, SAP/S/4HANA extracts or other approved tools.
- Act as the first procurement point of contact for INDUS business teams and coordinate professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Educate stakeholders on procurement process requirements, approval timelines, ethical sourcing expectations and correct use of SAP Ariba.
- Identify process gaps, supplier enablement delays, data quality issues and recurring user challenges, and recommend practical process improvements.

Skills

Education: Any graduate full time, prefered MBA, PG Diploma, or specialized qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Finance, or Contract Management. Systems expereince: Working knowledge of SAP Ariba is required. Exposure to SAP S/4HANA, SAP MM, ERP procurement, P2P workflow, e-sourcing, supplier lifecycle management, contract lifecycle management,



or invoice workflow is an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies:

- Procurement process knowledge: source-to-contract, procure-to-pay, supplier onboarding, vendor evaluation, purchase orders, invoice coordination, and controls.
- Commercial acumen: quote comparison, cost drivers, negotiation support, total cost of ownership, supplier consolidation, and savings documentation.
- System and data orientation: SAP Ariba working knowledge, strong Excel skills, and ability to use ERP/P2P reports for tracking and decision support.
- Stakeholder management: clear coordination with India teams, GTUS stakeholders, suppliers, Finance, Legal, IT, and SAP project teams.
- Governance mindset: ethical procurement conduct, confidentiality, conflict-of-interest awareness, documentation discipline, and audit readiness.
- Execution discipline: ability to independently prioritize, follow up, close open items, and work to defined turnaround expectations.

About Grant Thornton INDUS

Grant Thornton INDUS is the global capability center for Grant Thornton US, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd., a leading global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms. Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton US is one of the leading accounting and advisory firms in the U.S., bringing together $4B+ in revenue, 56 U.S. offices, and a multi-national platform spanning 20 countries with 25,000 people. It combines deep expertise, advanced technology, and a cooperative mindset to help clients solve complex challenges and grow with confidence. Since 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS has brought together 3,300+ professionals across Tax, Audit, Advisory, Client Services, Innovation, and Enabling Functions to deliver high-impact solutions for Grant Thornton US and its global network.

Recognized as a Great Place To Work® for three consecutive years and among India’s Top 15 Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services 2026, INDUS offers a high-performance culture where people are trusted, supported, and empowered to grow.

📌 Procurement Manager - Admin (Bengaluru)
🏢 Grant Thornton
📍 Bengaluru