Procurement Manager

Concentrix; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentrix is seeking a Procurement Manager in Maharashtra, India to lead end-to-end purchasing, RFQ management, and PO processing in SAP MM. You will partner with planning, operations and finance to ensure compliant, timely purchases and supplier performance.

The role requires strong negotiation, data analysis, and stakeholder management, with 5-10 years of procurement experience across shared services, IT procurement, or indirect categories. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and purchasing experience.
• Hands-on expertise in SAP MM.
• Experience in RFQ, RFP, bid evaluations, and PO processing.
• Supplier negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Understanding of contract terms, pricing, and procurement policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities from requisition to PO issuance.
• Convert approved PRs into POs and ensure accurate, compliant requirements.
• Review procurement requirements for accuracy and compliance.
• Track supplier deliveries and resolve supply-related issues.
• Create and manage RFQs in SAP MM and evaluate supplier quotations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Admin, Commerce, or related field

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Job Title

Procurement Manager

Concentrix is a technology-enabled global business services company specializing in customer engagement and improving business performance. We partner with ambitious, progressive executives around the world to future-proof their business and stay ahead of the competition and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities from requisition to purchase order issuance.
• Convert approved Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO).
• Review procurement requirements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ensure timely placement and follow-up of purchase orders to meet business requirements.
• Track supplier deliveries and proactively resolve supply-related issues.

RFQ Management

• Create and manage Request for Quotations (RFQs) in SAP MM.
• Identify and invite qualified suppliers for quotation submissions.
• Analyze supplier quotations and prepare comparative bid evaluations.
• Support supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
• Recommend suppliers based on quality, cost, service levels, and compliance requirements.

Purchase Order Management

• Create, modify, and release Purchase Orders in SAP MM.
• Process PO amendments, cancellations, and change orders.
• Monitor PO acknowledgments and delivery commitments.
• Resolve PO discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval matrices.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Coordinate with strategic sourcing teams for supplier onboarding and evaluation.
• Escalate supplier risks and support mitigation plans.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Planning, Operations, Finance, and Receiving teams.
• Support invoice discrepancy resolution and three-way match issues.
• Provide procurement reports, spend analysis, and KPI tracking.
• Participate in continuous improvement and procurement transformation initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong Procurement and Purchasing experience.
• Hands-on expertise in SAP MM.
• Experience in RFQ, RFP, Bid Evaluation, and PO Processing.
• Supplier negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Understanding of contract terms, pricing, and procurement policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Procurement/Purchasing.
• Experience in shared services, BPO, manufacturing, IT procurement, or indirect procurement environments.
• Exposure to supplier performance management and spend analysis.

Disclaimers:-

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel working within this job title.
• 'Neither Concentrix nor any authorized 3rd party who assist with our recruitment process, ever ask candidates for ‘recruitment’, ‘processing’ or any other kind of fees in exchange for offer letters from Concentrix. Offer letters and other recruiting correspondence from Concentrix are printed on Concentrix letter head with authentic signatures of appropriate Concentrix authorities.'