Role Summary / Job Purpose
The Team Leader – Procurement leads end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations. The role ensures policy compliance, drives cost optimization, improves procurement cycle efficiency, and supports business continuity through robust supplier governance.

Key Responsibilities
Lead daily procurement operations ensuring SLA adherence.
Manage RFQ/RFP processes ensuring competitive sourcing and cost optimization.
Review and approve purchase requisitions and POs within authority limits.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit standards.
Drive annual cost savings initiatives.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve escalations.
Coordinate with Finance, Projects, Sales, and Operations.
Prepare MIS reports and procurement dashboards.
Mentor and develop procurement team members.

Required Skills

Technical Skills:
Strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation expertise.
Cost analysis and commercial evaluation.

Functional Knowledge:
Procurement lifecycle management.




Contract management and compliance governance.
Global sourcing practices.

Tools / Systems / Technical Knowledge
SAP (MM Module preferred)
Odoo
MS Excel (Advanced),
ERP-based procurement systems

Decision-Making Authority
Approve purchase orders within defined limits.
Finalize vendor selection based on evaluation.
Recommend sourcing strategies to leadership.

Problem-Solving Complexity
Moderate to complex: managing supplier escalations, urgent project demands, pricing disputes, and time-sensitive procurement cycles.

Stakeholder Management / Influence
Internal: Finance, Sales, Projects, Operations, Leadership.
External: OEMs, Distributors, Service Providers.
Cross-functional coordination with moderate influence.
Non-client facing role with indirect business impact.

Education & Certification Requirements
Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain / Finance.

Preferred:
MBA (Supply Chain /

📌 Procurement Team Lead (India)
🏢 AVASO Technology Solutions
📍 India