Job Title:
Manager- Purchase-to-order
Job Location:
Pune, Bangalore
Work Model:
Mandatory Work from Office (On-site)
Employment Type:
Full-time
Candidate Expectations
Total Experience And Relevant Experience
- Lead and manage the end-to-end Procure-to-Order lifecycle from demand intake to order fulfilment
- Ensure timely processing of requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier deliveries
- Monitor and optimize procurement workflows to improve turnaround time and efficiency
- Manage and mentor a team of procurement specialists/analysts
- Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
- Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
- Oversee supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance management
- Drive supplier negotiations for pricing, delivery, and service levels
- Ensure strong supplier relationships and resolve escalations effectively.
- Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, SOPs, and audit requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (business, finance, planning, operations)
- Act as a key point of contact for procurement-related escalations
Candidate Location:
Pune/Bangalore preferred, considering the mandatory work-from-office requirement at Pune and Bangalore
Skills – Mandatory
- 9 -14 years of Strong knowledge of procurement operations and supplier management
- Leadership and team management capabilities
- Stakeholder management and communication skills
- Negotiation and commercial acumen
- Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making
- Expertise in ERP tools (SAP, Ariba preferred)
- Advanced Excel; Power BI is a plus
Education and Certification
- Graduation with Mathematics + SCM trainings/certifications.
- MBA(Operations/SCM) preferred.
Specific Remarks
Excellent oral and written communication skills in business English;