Roles and Responsibilities :

- - Identify sustainable, long-term cost saving opportunities by leveraging all available value drivers.
- Develop and govern procurement strategies aligned with annual budgets and spend management goals.
- Conduct spend analysis and monitor indirect procurement categories to optimize costs.
- Build and manage strategic vendor relationships, ensuring quality, service, reliability, and future scalability.
- Lead annual price negotiations, service agreements, and cost reduction initiatives to achieve savings targets.
- Develop procurement strategies for:
- IT (Hardware, Software, Network, Services, Licenses)
- Corporate Services (Facilities, Security, Canteen, Transportation, Contingent Labour, etc.)
- Qualified Services (HR, Legal, Audit, Travel, Admin, etc.)
- Real Estate related expenditures

- Assess supplier and supply chain risks and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.
- Govern vendor selection based on technical capability, financial stability, and business requirements.
- Collaborate with Cross Functional Heads, HR, IT, Legal, and Finance teams to define requirements, review spend, and execute projects.




- Ensure vendor due diligence and compliance with SAP processes and documentation requirements.
- Review and manage procurement contracts, contract compliance, change orders, and dispute resolution in coordination with legal teams.
- Drive supplier performance management through regular reviews and governance mechanisms.
- Cascade and monitor performance objectives for the procurement team and key suppliers.
- Define and implement people and capability development objectives for assigned categories.
- Champion digitization initiatives, catalog management, and Source-to-Pay (S2P) automation.
- Establish category budgets, monitor spending, and ensure budget adherence.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, service delivery, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.
- Promote best practices in procurement governance, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.

- Job Requirements :

- 7-12 years of experience in IT procurement or related field.
- Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement administration, and service procurement best practices.
- Proven track record in managing complex projects from initiation to completion.

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