Roles and Responsibilities :

1. Identifies sustainable, long-term savings opportunities by exploring all potential value levers to maximize value creation Strategy & Planning

2 Develop and govern procurement strategies to meet the annual budget and conduct spend analysis to monitor Indirect purchase sub-categories

2. Spearheads strategic vendor relationships, ensuring rigorous quality/service/reliability checks and the ability of vendors to meet future demands
3. Drives annual price and rate negotiations, Service Contracts / Agreements, implement cost-saving strategies to achieve year-over-year cost reduction targets
4. Identifies supplier and supply chain risks, develops risk mitigation strategies and governs vendor selection basis their financial and technical feasibility
5. Works in close collaboration with Cross Functional HODs, Site HR Heads, FIL IT team, Corporate Legal and Finance teams to review the spend, business requirements, scope of work and project deliverables
6. Develop and implement purchase strategies specifically for IT (Hardware, Software,



network , Services, Licenses), Corporate Services (Facilities Management, Security, Canteen, Contingent Labour, Employee Transportation, etc), Skilled Services (HR, Admin, Legal, Audit, Travel, etc), Real Estate related spend

7. Ensures thorough due diligence is conducted for vendors and drives compliance with SAP protocols to keep accurate records for all vendors
8. Reviews major procurement contracts; coordinates contract compliance, change orders, and problem resolution in conformance with contract law; consults with legal counsel as required

Job Requirements :

- 7-12 years of experience in IT procurement or related field.
- Strong understanding of indirect procurement principles and practices.
- Proven track record in managing complex projects from initiation to delivery.
- Proficiency in procurement software applications such as [insert specific systems].

📌 Assistant Manager (Pune)
🏢 Finolex Industries (FIL)
📍 Pune