Assistant Manager / Manager - Procurement

K Raheja Corp; Chennai District; On-site; INR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

K Raheja Corp in Chennai is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing, supplier onboarding, and contract management. The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations, Finance, and Contracts to ensure timely procurement support and cost optimization.

The ideal candidate will manage SAP Ariba workflows, drive digital procurement initiatives, and maintain adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end procurement lifecycle and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Familiarity with procurement policies, ethics, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: Identify and evaluate suppliers for procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Float RFQs/RFPs, obtain quotations, and conduct comparative statement analysis.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions with suppliers.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company procedures.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Compliance

Tools

SAP MM

SAP Ariba

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Float RFQs/RFPs, obtain quotations, and conduct comparative statement analysis.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions with suppliers.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company procedures.

Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers.
• Build long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.

SAP & SAP Ariba Management

• Utilize SAP MM for procurement transactions, purchase orders,
• Manage sourcing, supplier collaboration, and procurement workflows through SAP Ariba.
• Support digital procurement transformation initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, and Contracts teams.
• Ensure timely procurement support for operational requirements.
• Present procurement performance metrics to senior management.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings achieved through negotiations.
• Purchase Order TAT.
• Compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.