Manager - Procurement and Supplier Enablement

Grant Thornton; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton in Bengaluru seeks a Manager – Procurement & Supplier Enablement to lead end-to-end procurement operations, esp. SAP Ariba Source-to-Pay, ensuring smooth sourcing to payment cycles and supplier onboarding.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, IT, vendors, and auditors to drive process improvements and maintain policy compliance. With 8–15 years of procurement experience, you will optimize spend, manage multiple projects, and strengthen vendor relationships while

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in procurement management or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of P2P processes using SAP Ariba or similar systems.
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations from sourcing to payment.
• Oversee supplier enablement programs and vendor onboarding.
• Develop relationships with vendors and negotiate contracts while ensuring compliance.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Procurement management

P2P processes

SAP Ariba

Vendor management

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Manager – Procurement & Supplier Enablement will lead end-to-end procurement operations and supplier enablement activities, with a strong focus on SAP Ariba Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes. The role is responsible for managing procurement workflows, supplier onboarding, system administration, user support, data integrity, compliance, and procurement process optimization. The incumbent will act as the SAP Ariba subject matter expert, collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, IT teams, and auditors, and drive continuous improvement across procurement operations while ensuring adherence to organizational policies and controls.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Manage procurement operations from sourcing to payment, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Oversee supplier enablement programs to improve vendor performance and reduce costs.
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Job Requirements :

• 8-15 years of experience in procurement management or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes using SAP Ariba or similar systems.
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.