Procurement Manager

Jobtailor; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned procurement leader to own and optimize third-party products and parts catalog, and to govern global supplier lists with rigorous data standards.

You will steer RFPs, price trends, and contract performance, while managing a team of procurement professionals to ensure quality, compliance, and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.
• Broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline, with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and own the third-party products and parts catalog for M&U, including part numbers, descriptions, attributes, images, supersessions, and OEM cross-references.
• Establish and maintain the approved global third-party supplier list as a single source of truth, including region, capability, and qualification status.
• Govern supplier specifications, including drawings, tolerances, material and compliance requirements; maintain version control and link specifications to the correct part and supplier.
• Drive specification standardization to enable dual-sourcing.
• Maintain supplier master data and the Plan For Every Part, including sourcing supplier, lead time, MOQ, pack/lot size, unit cost, replenishment logic, and inventory strategy for every SKU.
• Lead team of intermediate to experienced Procurement professionals, set objectives, and guide others on RFPs, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, and/or program execution.
• Manage execution of processes, standards, and operational plans supporting Procurement strategy.
• Direct vendor selection and management programs to minimize purchasing costs without compromising quality or supply reliability.
• Review price trends and manufacturing processes and recommend changes.
• Manage resolution of client issues or problems.
• Monitor and coordinate suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• Authorize purchase orders, negotiate prices, and approve payments in large territories.
• Review and assess RFPs and bid packages.
• Analyze and monitor contract performance for compliance and determine the need for changes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Resolution

Communication

Negotiation Strategy

Objective Setting

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Supplier Specifications Governance

Master Data Management

Specification Standardization

Vendor Selection

Contract Performance Analysis

Inventory Strategy

Lead Time Management

Cost Accountability

Operational Planning

Project Management

Job description

• Build and own the third-party products and parts catalog for M&U, including part numbers, descriptions, attributes, images, supersessions, and OEM cross-references
• Establish and maintain the approved global third-party supplier list as a single source of truth, including region, capability, and qualification status
• Govern supplier specifications, including drawings, tolerances, material and compliance requirements; maintain version control and link specifications to the correct part and supplier
• Drive specification standardization to enable dual-sourcing
• Maintain supplier master data and the Plan For Every Part, including sourcing supplier, lead time, MOQ, pack/lot size, unit cost, replenishment logic, and inventory strategy for every SKU
• Lead team of intermediate to experienced Procurement professionals, set objectives, and guide others on RFPs, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, and/or program execution
• Manage execution of processes, standards, and operational plans supporting Procurement strategy
• Direct vendor selection and management programs to minimize purchasing costs without compromising quality or supply reliability
• Review price trends and manufacturing processes and recommend changes
• Manage resolution of client issues or problems
• Monitor and coordinate suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages and missed or late deliveries
• Authorize purchase orders, negotiate prices, and approve payments in large territories
• Review and assess RFPs and bid packages
• Analyze and monitor contract performance for compliance and determine the need for changes

Requirements

• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area
• Broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline, with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization
• University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years' experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Procurement strategy, supplier management, and operational execution, with a strong focus on maintaining supplier specifications and master data. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate effectively, and drive cost accountability while ensuring quality and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Strategy
• Supplier Management
• RFP Review and Assessment
• Cost Negotiation
• Process Execution

Hard Skills

• Supplier Specifications Governance
• Master Data Management
• Specification Standardization
• Vendor Selection
• Contract Performance Analysis
• Inventory Strategy
• Lead Time Management
• Cost Accountability
• Operational Planning
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Problem Resolution
• Communication
• Negotiation Strategy
• Objective Setting

Certifications & Qualifications

• University Degree
• Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

• Third-Party Products
• Supplier List Management
• Compliance Requirements
• Cost Minimization
• Manufacturing Processes