Manager - Indirect Purchase

Polyfil; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Polyfil, a manufacturing company in India, invites an experienced Tactical Buyer to lead indirect procurement, drive cost optimization, and ensure on-time delivery of MRO, capex services, and consumables. You will manage supplier relationships, contracts, and a procurement team, ensuring compliance with company standards and ISO frameworks.

The role demands 10–15 years in indirect procurement, ERP/SAP proficiency, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build supplier portfolios and manage

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years in Indirect Procurement/Purchase, preferably in manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience in procurement of MRO items, Capex, services, utilities, consumables, and project purchases.
• Strong exposure to supplier development, contract management, and cost optimization.
• Experience with ERP/SAP and procurement audits/compliance.
• Prior experience in leading and developing a procurement team is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor procurement activities for indirect materials, services, and capital projects.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Indirect Purchase team to achieve objectives.
• Ensure timely procurement in line with requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate with suppliers for on-time delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Manage contracts and commercial agreements for indirect procurement.
• Develop and manage supplier portfolio including cost analysis and performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers for continuity.
• Manage supplier payment terms and timely processing of payments.
• Support plant operations by procuring consumables, spares, and services at competitive prices.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Leadership & People Mgmt

Negotiation & Influencing

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Planning & Organizing

Communication & Stakeholder Mgmt

Result Orientation

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Adaptability & Change Mgmt

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/SAP Procurement Systems

Job description

Tactical Buyer work focus involve:

• Plan, implement, and monitor procurement activities for indirect materials, services, operational requirements, and capital projects.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Indirect Purchase team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Ensure timely procurement of goods and services in line with business requirements, technical specifications, and company standards.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Manage contracts and commercial agreements related to indirect procurement.
• Develop and manage the supplier portfolio, including cost analysis, strategic sourcing, and vendor performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers to ensure business continuity.
• Manage supplier payment terms and coordinate timely processing of supplier payments.
• Support plant operations by procuring consumables, spares, and services at competitive prices.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits related to indirect procurement.
• Maintain procurement MIS, reports, and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure departmental records and processes comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other applicable management system requirements.OHSAS 18001,

EHS Responsibility

• Ensure effective HR governance through robust MIS, analytics, reporting systems, and management reviews.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including management, unions, consultants, and government authorities.
• Support strategic business decisions through data-driven HR insights and organizational benchmarking.

Authority:

• Authority to stop unsafe process, work, task or behaviour in order to prevent any potential harm to the people, environment or property.

Accountability:

• Proactively work to prevent/ resolve performance issues with assigned tasks to ensure effective and timely resolution of tasks/ challenges.

Additional Roles & Responsibility:

• Audit coordinator for Indirect Purchase department
• Capex & project tracker updating
• Training Co-Ordinator for the department
• Any other roles & responsibility as arises

Technical Competencies:

• Strategic Sourcing & Indirect Procurement
• Vendor Development & Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract Management & Commercial Negotiation
• Cost Reduction & Value Engineering
• Procurement Planning & Inventory Management
• Knowledge of MRO, Capex, Services, Utilities, and Consumables Procurement
• ERP/SAP Procurement Systems
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Statutory, Commercial & Procurement Compliance
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Awareness
• Data Analysis, MIS & MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Leadership & People Management
• Business Acumen
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Decision Making
• Negotiation & Influencing Skills
• Planning & Organizing
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Customer & Service Orientation
• Result Orientation
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Ethical Conduct
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Adaptability & Change Management

Experience:

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in Indirect Procurement/Purchase, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering industry.
• Proven experience in procurement of MRO items, Capex, services, utilities, consumables, and project-related purchases.
• Strong exposure to supplier development, contract management, commercial negotiations, and cost optimization.
• Experience in working with ERP/SAP and managing procurement-related audits and compliance.
• Prior experience in leading and developing a procurement team will be an added advantage.

Education:

Bachelor of Mechanical engineering