Indirect - Purchase & Procurement

Sterlite Technologies (STL); Dadra and Nagar Haveli; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterlite Technologies (STL) in India seeks a Sub Lead Indirect Material & Services to manage procurement of indirect goods and services for the manufacturing setup. You will source suppliers, negotiate pricing, and ensure adherence to contracts and policies.

Ideal candidates hold BE/B.Tech with 2–3 years in procurement, excel in SAP MM and MS Office, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech with 2-3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for indirect goods and services including spares, office supplies, IT equipment, facilities management and professional services.
• Source suppliers/vendors, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and place approval in accordance with procedures.
• Monitor transactional procurement activities for contract terms, pricing and policies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, review specifications and approvals.
• Manage supplier relationships at a transaction level and maintain procurement records.

Skills

Procurement processes

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech

Tools

SAP MM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Post: Sub Lead Indirect Material & Services

Job Description :

Responsible For :

• Manage the procurement/sourcing for indirect goods and services, including but not limited to spares, consumables, office supplies, IT equipment, facilities management services and professional services.
• Source suppliers/vendors, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and place approval in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor transactional procurement activities, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions, pricing agreements and procurement policies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, review specifications and obtain necessary approvals for procurement transactions.
• Manage supplier relationships at a transaction level, addressing inquiries, and escalating concerns as needed.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation and transactional data in procurement systems or databases.

Candidate Profile :

• B.E./B. Tech with 2-3 Years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, Contract Negotiation and supplier management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills with the ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams and build relationships with suppliers.
• Proficiency in SAP MM, Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.