Process Lead

Infosys Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys Limited in Pune seeks a Process Lead to manage tail-spend, non-catalogue purchases, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. You will drive end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes, evaluate supplier quotes, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely PO releases and value-driven supplier relationships.

The role requires 2–11 years of procurement experience and a Graduate degree. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams within a BPO service line, ensuring policy

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required.
• 2-11 years of work experience in procurement or related field.
• Experience in BPO or shared services environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-critical and low value spot buy (tail spend) and non-catalogue purchase requests across categories.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for one-time or low-value purchases.
• Draft, issue, and manage end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate supplier quotes based on pricing, lead times, and compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for technical and commercial evaluation of proposals.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers for quote follow-ups, clarifications, and delivery commitments.
• Conduct commercial negotiations to ensure best value in terms of cost, quality, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain a qualified supplier base for recurring and critical requirements.
• Prepare comparative statements and cost analysis reports.
• Recommend vendors based on TCO analysis.
• Support strategic sourcing decisions with market data and pricing trends.
• Convert approved PRs into POs in procurement systems (Oracle, Coupa, Navision).
• Ensure timely PO release and follow-up for order acknowledgements and delivery schedules.
• Monitor open PR/PO reports and ensure closure within defined timelines.

Skills

Tail spend management

Sourcing strategies

Supplier evaluation

RFP/RFQ processes

Commercial negotiations

PO creation and management

Education

Graduate

Tools

Oracle

Coupa

Navision

Job description

Job ID/Reference Code PROGEN-EXTERNAL-255056

Work Experience 2 - 11 Years

Job Title Process Lead

Educational Requirements

Graduate

Service Line

BPO Service Line

Responsibilities

• Manage non-critical and low value spot buy (tail spend)Handle ad-hoc and non-catalogue purchase requests across categories.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for one-time or low-value purchases.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and sourcing strategies.
• Draft, issue, and manage end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate supplier quotes based on pricing, lead times, and compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for technical and commercial evaluation of proposals.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers for quote follow-ups, clarifications, and delivery commitments.
• Conduct commercial negotiations to ensure the best value in terms of cost, quality, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain a qualified supplier base for recurring and critical requirements.
• Prepare comparative statements and cost analysis reports.
• Recommend vendors based on TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis.
• Support strategic sourcing decisions with market data and pricing trends.
• Convert approved Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO) in procurement systems (e.g., Oracle, Coupa, Navision).
• Ensure timely PO release and follow-up for order acknowledgements and delivery schedules.
• Monitor open PR/PO reports and ensure closure within defined timelines.