Role: Senior Manager (Procurement)

Location: Chennai (Sholinganallur)

Shift: 5:00 PM onwards

Grade: C2

Industry: Mining Business

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager - Procurement Delivery to lead procurement operations and drive delivery excellence for a global mining client. This role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in procurement operations, stakeholder management, team leadership, process transformation, and end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Delivery & Operations

- Lead end-to-end procurement operations and ensure achievement of contractual SLAs, KPIs, quality, compliance, and productivity targets.
- Manage large-scale procurement programs and drive operational excellence across the engagement.
- Ensure effective execution of sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and procurement governance activities.

Source-to-Pay (S2P) Expertise

- Demonstrate strong hands-on experience across the entire S2P lifecycle, including:
- Requisition Management
- RFx Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Onboarding
- Purchase Order Management
- Contract Management
- Invoice Processing
- Supplier Performance Management
- Drive process standardization, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Client & Stakeholder Management

- Act as the primary escalation point for client stakeholders.
- Lead governance reviews, operational reviews, QBRs, and performance discussions.
- Build strong relationships with client leadership and support business growth initiatives.

Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor a procurement operations team.
- Preference for candidates currently managing a team size of approximately 40 FTEs or more.
- Drive employee engagement, performance management, succession planning, and capability development.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement





- Identify opportunities for procurement transformation, automation, process optimization, and cost savings.
- Drive strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency and value realization.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and best practices.

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience

- 10+ years of experience in Procurement Operations, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Procurement Outsourcing.
- Strong experience managing delivery for large global clients.
- Proven expertise in Delivery Management and Procurement Operations.
- Experience supporting complex procurement environments with strong governance and stakeholder management.

Functional Expertise

- End-to-end Procurement Operations
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Management
- Contract Management
- Spend Management
- Procurement Governance
- Delivery Excellence
- Client Management
- Team Leadership
- Process Transformation and Continuous Improvement

Leadership Skills

- Strong people management and team development capabilities.
- Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Graduate/Post-Graduate degree.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or MBA would be an advantage.

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be a seasoned procurement leader with strong delivery management experience, deep understanding of Source-to-Pay processes, proven people leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive operational excellence for a global mining client. Preference will be given to candidates currently managing sizable teams and leading large-scale procurement operations.

Interested candidates are requested to apply on the job posting and share their resume with us. We will connect to discuss the role in detail.

📌 Senior Procurement Delivery Leader - Chennai
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