Manager Purchase

Giesecke + Devrient GmbH; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Giesecke + Devrient GmbH is seeking a senior procurement professional to drive strategic sourcing for India operations. You will manage end-to-end P2P processes, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate with SCM planning to meet delivery and cost targets.

Strong analytics and SAP proficiency are required to optimize QCD metrics. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, adherence to purchasing policies, and ability to work independently within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate with procurement management experience.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience in subcontracting and India cross-region supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Operate Procurement/ Purchase to Pay processes for direct and indirect purchases.
• Lead supplier sourcing, negotiations, and local supplier development.
• Coordinate with SCM planning and ensure timely supplier delivery.
• Conduct KPI reporting and drive cost, delivery, and quality improvements.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

English language

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Objective Of This Role: (Brief description of the role, why are we hiring, and what will person in this role do)

This position will partner closely with MS India cross functional team and global/regional purchasing function. Primary responsibility is to ensure MS India external purchases are strategically sourced & negotiated for the best fit of delivery and cost benefits. Other responsibility will include ensuring purchasing guidelines and policies are adhere for all purchases. The candidate must be detail oriented, analytical, organized, objective and successfully implement Value Engineering projects with minimum supervision.

Tasks & Responsibilities: (Major task and role person will have to perform – list all the relevant points)

Operation Purchasing

• Manage Operation Purchasing, overall Procure to Pay (P2P) tasks and activities including direct and indirect purchase
• Should have worked in Global Sourcing, overall Procure to Pay (PTP) tasks and activities including direct and indirect purchases.
• Support SCM Planning and follow-up with internal and external supplier delivery fulfilment and manage end to end purchase cycle
• Should work closely with vendors and initiate Productivity Improvement projects to improve QCD Matrix.
• Formulate Strategic Planning, aligning strategies of supply to the objectives of the business
• Execute company purchasing policy and procedures to ensure P2P compliance
• Lead supplier sourcing, negotiation & should have on-hands knowledge of local suppliers
• Support sale tender by providing competitive supplier offer
• Work together with QM and relevant function on supplier qualification, management, evaluation and development according to purchasing procedures
• Provide report and data analysis (MIS) for the Purchase Dept.
• Responsible for cross function cooperation and communication to resolve problem effectively
• Fulfill other tasks assigned by management

Education & Trainings: (Basic & Professional)

• Engineering Graduate
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Word

Technical knowhow: (Mention the technology on which person must be experienced)

Mandatory:

• 12-14 yrs working experience, of which min. 10 yrs in Procurement Management
• Familiar with subcontracting and India cross region supplier management
• Vendor development and Sourcing including NPD
• Taxation (GST) and Logistics knowledge
• Planning and Inventory management knowledge
• Good negotiation and knowledge of TCO
• Effective KPI report management to drive performance
• Able to work independently or as a team worker

Good to know:

• Knowledge in developing & negotiating contractual or SLA terms with vendors
• Experience and knowledge to operate SAP
• Experience and knowledge in Smartcard industry
• Import and Export rules and regulations

Soft Skills: (Inputs on soft skills required for role, like team management, communication, customer management etc)

• Project management skills
• Fluent English & local language awareness
• Team Player
• SAP, MS Office proficient

We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.