Job Description - Manager Procurement

APAR has engaged with one of the leading consultants for a business transformation project in SAP. The project will involve revisiting current processes and automating the same with a view to leverage SAP. The recruitment position will initially work exclusively in this project, understanding the business process and ensuring the same is well documented in the Business blueprint phase. The candidate will be fully responsible for his/her area for drafting the BBP, To-be process, unit & system integrated testing, and go-live. We are looking for a 12 15-month's time period to go-live. Post the go-live; the candidate will be absorbed in the respective function.

Reporting: During Project Phase Finance Head

Post Project completion - Procurement Head

Position Purpose: We are looking for an experienced Procurement qualified with 7-8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and proven exposure to SAP implementation and digital transformation projects.

1. Procurement Expertise:

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Key Responsibilities

Criticality

1

Strong experience in strategic sourcing, purchase-to-pay processes, vendor management, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contract management, and procurement operations.

High

2. SAP Implementation:

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Key Responsibilities

Criticality

1

Knowledge of SAP implementation projects

High

2

Business process documentation, mapping and requirement gathering

High

3

UAT,



testing, data migration

Medium

4

User training, go-live, and post-implementation support (preferably across SAP MM/Procurement processes).

High

Educational Qualification: B. Tech / M. Tech / MBA

Technical Competencies: SAP Certified Application Associate / relevant certifications

Carrier Trajectory:

Post successful completion of SAP implementation project (after 12 15-months), candidate will be absorbed back into business operations following potential positions (indicative and not limited to)

- Senior Manager position in Procurement with additional responsibilities such as:
- Category management ownership
- Large supplier negotiations
- Multi-plant procurement coordination
- Procurement analytics and automation
- Leadership of larger procurement teams
- Strategic sourcing programs across business units

- Operational leadership role responsible for:
- End-to-end procurement leadership for a business vertical
- Procurement strategy deployment
- Commodity risk management
- Supplier development programs
- Procurement digitization roadmap
- Team development and governance

Process / Division

Required Head Count

Position

Experience

Project Location

Metal Procurement

1

Manager

7-8 years

Chembur, Mumbai

Non-Metal Procurement

3

Manager

7-8 years

Chembur, Mumbai

Stores & Spares procurement

1

Manager

7-8 years

Chembur, Mumbai

📌 Procurement(Metal/Non Metal/Stores&Spares) - APAR (India)
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