Qualifications & Experience
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain operations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a team leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP Job Summary
• Lead and support the Buying team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, timely completion of buying activities, achievement of KPIs, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Define responsibilities, prioritize workloads, and guide team members to ensure tasks are completed accurately and within the timelines.
• Oversee daily buying operations, including purchase request processing, purchase order creation, follow-ups, and preparation of buying-related reports.
• Provide hands-on support to the team in reviewing purchase-related documents, maintaining SAP data, resolving operational issues, and ensuring the accuracy of buying reports.
• Monitor team productivity, turnaround times, and work quality, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service standards.




• Coach and develop team members through regular training, mentoring, and performance feedback to help them grow professionally.
• Facilitate team meetings, communicate business updates, and maintain effective coordination with internal stakeholders and management.
• Drive process improvements, promote best practices, and encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and motivating work environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement. Required Skills & Competencies
• Strong procurement and buying operations knowledge.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapid-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.

📌 Team Lead (Kochi)
🏢 Mantle Solutions
📍 Kochi