We are seeking an experienced Team Lead – Procurement to manage end-to-end sourcing and purchasing for Admin, Facilities and HR categories. The role owns supplier selection, commercial negotiations, PR/PO execution in SAP, and spend control against budget. The incumbent will lead day-to-day procurement operations, ensure policy and audit compliance, and partner with internal stakeholders to deliver cost savings and reliable supply.

Key Responsibilities
1. Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers on quality, price, reliability and delivery performance.
• Build long-term vendor relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
• Proactively source recent products, services and suppliers to meet evolving business needs.
• Conduct periodic vendor performance evaluations and maintain an approved vendor list. 2. Negotiation
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms and service-level agreements to achieve cost savings.
• Resolve supplier disputes and contractual issues promptly. 3. Procurement Strategy & Planning
• Support inventory planning to prevent stockouts and overstocking.
• Develop category strategies for Admin, Facilities and HR spend. 4. Order Processing & Operations
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in SAP accurately and on time.
• Monitor order fulfilment for quality, timelines and compliance with agreed terms.
• Resolve discrepancies, short supplies and quality issues with vendors.




• Coordinate with Finance on invoice matching and timely vendor payments. 5. Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policy, ethical practices and legal requirements.
• Maintain complete procurement records, contracts and supplier documentation for audit readiness.
• Prepare and present procurement MIS, KPIs and performance dashboards to management. Qualifications & Experience Must Have
• Graduate degree in Commerce, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 6–7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably with exposure to local supplier ecosystems.
• Proven category experience negotiating Admin, Facilities and HR products and services.
• Hands-on proficiency in SAP S/4HANA (MM) and SAP Ariba, and advanced MS Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Preferred
• MBA or certification in Supply Chain / Procurement (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
• Experience leading a small procurement team.
• Exposure to internal and statutory audits. Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, vendor management and procurement best practices.
• Negotiation, persuasion and contract management.
• Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Cost control and budgeting discipline.
• Organisation and time management across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Adaptability, flexibility and resilience.

📌 Procurement Team Lead (Hyderabad)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Hyderabad