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 setting 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 fast-paced environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.

📌 Team Lead - BPO (Kochi)
🏢 Mantle Solutions
📍 Kochi