Manager - Services and Contracts (Procurement)

Renew; Dholera; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Renew in Gujarat seeks an experienced Procurement & Sourcing Lead to drive strategic sourcing for services, negotiate complex contracts, and manage vendor relationships. The role emphasizes cost optimization, supplier performance, and ISO-aligned governance across AMC/CMC, O&M, MHE rentals, and MRO categories.

You will lead end-to-end RFQ/RFP/RFI, evaluate techno-commercials, and ensure timely renewals while collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance, and Finance to deliver value-driven

Qualifications

• Proven procurement and contract management experience in service categories.
• Strong ability to negotiate and finalize AMC/CMC/OM contracts and related services.
• Hands-on experience in MRO procurement and supplier development.
• Exposure to P2P processes and ERP-based procurement systems, preferably SAP MM.
• Sound understanding of ISO standards, compliance frameworks, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for services to achieve cost savings and efficiency.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing including RFQ/RFP/RFI, techno-commercial evaluation, negotiation and contracts.
• Drive vendor consolidation and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Manage contracts for AMC, CMC, Manpower, O&M, TPI, Civil Works, and MHE rentals.
• Oversee MRO procurement and uninterrupted availability of consumables.
• Manage P2P cycles and ensure policy compliance and process efficiency.
• Support governance, audits, and ISO certification activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality and Projects to align procurement with business goals.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Vendor Management

Service Procurement

MRO Procurement

Cost Optimization

Procurement Analytics

P2P

Contract Administration

Risk Management

ISO Compliance

Audit Management

Stakeholder Management

SAP MM

Commercial Negotiation

Supplier Performance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Diploma

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Materials Management

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for service categories to achieve cost savings, operational efficiency, and service excellence.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP/RFI preparation, techno-commercial evaluation, negotiation, and contract finalization.
• Drive supplier consolidation and value engineering initiatives for cost optimization.

Contract Management

• Negotiate and finalize contracts for:
• Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC)
• Comprehensive Maintenance Contracts (CMC)
• Manpower and Facility Management Contracts
• Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Contracts
• Third-Party Inspection (TPI) Services
• Civil Works and Infrastructure Contracts
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Rental Contracts
• Ensure contract compliance, SLA adherence, risk mitigation, and timely renewals.
• Monitor vendor performance against contractual commitments and KPIs.

MRO Procurement

• Manage procurement of Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) commodities.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of consumables, spares, maintenance materials, and engineering items.
• Optimize inventory and procurement costs through strategic vendor partnerships and sourcing initiatives.

Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, onboard, develop, and manage service providers and contractors.
• Conduct vendor performance reviews and supplier audits.
• Build long-term relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure quality, service reliability, and competitive pricing.
• Resolve commercial disputes and performance-related issues.

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Management

• Manage the complete P2P cycle including requisition processing, purchase order creation, invoice reconciliation, and payment coordination.
• Ensure procurement transactions comply with company policies and approval matrices.
• Drive process efficiency and procurement digitalization initiatives.

Compliance, Governance & Audits

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, statutory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Support and maintain compliance with ISO standards and management systems.
• Lead procurement compliance reviews and corrective action implementation.
• Coordinate and support Internal Audits, External Audits, and certification audits.
• Ensure proper documentation, record management, and audit readiness.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Projects, Operations, Finance, Quality, and User Departments.
• Provide commercial support for capex and operational procurement requirements.
• Drive cross-functional alignment for timely execution of procurement projects.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in procurement and contract management of service categories.
• Strong expertise in negotiating and finalizing AMC, CMC, Manpower, O&M, Third-Party Inspection, Civil Work, and MHE-related contracts.
• Hands-on experience in procurement of MRO commodities and maintenance-related purchases.
• Experience in supplier development, vendor performance management, and strategic sourcing.
• Sound understanding of P2P processes and ERP-based procurement systems, preferably in SAP (MM module).
• Exposure to ISO standards, compliance frameworks, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen with cost-saving and value-creation mindset.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering / Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Negotiation & Finalization
• Vendor Management
• Service Procurement
• MRO Procurement
• Cost Optimization & Cost Reduction
• Procurement Analytics
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Contract Administration
• Risk Management
• ISO Compliance
• Internal & External Audit Management
• Stakeholder Management
• SAP Procurement Modules
• Commercial Negotiation
• Supplier Performance Management

Preferred Experience

7-12+ years of experience in Procurement/Sourcing with significant exposure to service procurement, contract management, MRO purchasing, compliance management, and audit support in manufacturing, logistics, engineering, industrial, or infrastructure organizations.

Key Deliverables (KPIs)

• Annual procurement cost savings.
• Contract compliance and SLA adherence.
• Vendor performance improvement.
• Procurement cycle time reduction.
• Audit closure and compliance score.
• On-time contract renewals.
• Supplier quality and service improvement.
• P2P process efficiency and governance compliance.