Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute Direct & Indirect Procurement strategies.
- Lead domestic and international supplier negotiations and achieve cost savings.
- Ensure timely conversion of PRs to POs and adherence to procurement lead times.
- Develop strategic supplier relationships and monitor Quality, Cost, Delivery & Compliance.
- Identify alternate suppliers and minimize supply-chain risks.
- Manage domestic/international logistics, imports, exports, freight forwarders and customs clearance.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, DOA, contracts and ERP processes.
- Drive procurement cost optimization and process improvements.
- Monitor supplier performance and initiate corrective actions.
- Lead, mentor and develop the SCM team, including work allocation and performance reviews.

Key Authorities:

- Approve PRs/POs within approved DOA.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules.
- Finalize approved suppliers and recommend current suppliers.
- Approve routine procurement and logistics activities within delegated limits.
- Recommend cost-saving and process-improvement initiatives.
- Escalate high-value purchases and policy deviations to the Plant GM/Head of Operations.

📌 Supply Chain Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Tofflon India
📍 Hyderabad