Procurement Process Specialist II Pune

Air Liquide; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide in Pune, India is seeking a Procurement SME to drive global procurement programs under the GBS roadmap. You will analyze current state and future state processes (P2P and beyond), standardize methodologies, and build a reusable service catalogue across geographies.

You will develop SOPs, KPIs, and training materials while collaborating with IT/BI teams to visualize performance. A strong background in procurement systems and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years in Procurement, Supply Chain, or process improvement.
• Bachelor's degree as listed.
• Proven experience documenting and implementing procurement processes (P2P, Sourcing).

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement projects across the GBS roadmap.
• Perform gap analyses and document as-is and to-be processes for P2P and related activities.
• Develop and maintain a global service catalogue across geographies.
• Define global KPIs and collaborate with IT/BI for dashboards.
• Create SOPs, process flows, training materials, and policy documents.
• Harmonize processes across geographies and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support implementation of new procurement technologies and configure workflows.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to reduce cycle times and costs.
• Act as SME for procurement processes and train stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal audit and risk management to address controls.

Skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Change management

Procurement domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The Procurement SME will be responsible for driving various procurement projects that are planned as a part of procurement GBS Roadmap.

• Perform gap analysis and document current state ("as-is") and future state ("to-be") procurement processes, including P2P (Procure-to-Pay), with a clear mandate for global standardization.
• Develop and maintain a global service catalogue ensuring alignment with all geographies
• Formulate global KPIs and work closely with IT/BI teams for visualization to monitor GBS performance and process health.
• Develop (when necessary) and maintain comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flows, training materials, and policy documents for all procurement activities, ensuring consistency across all GBS-supported geographies.
• Propose and drive the harmonization of processes across geographies after thorough gap analysis, aligning with the GBS strategy.
• Ensure all processes align with internal policies, external regulations, and best practices in global procurement.
• Contribute significantly to the ongoing procurement projects ( SIM, SNOW, Coupa Globalisation, P2P Optimisation) on the GBS perimeter.
• Support the implementation of new procurement technologies (e.g., e-Sourcing platforms, P2P systems) by configuring system workflows and testing process functionality.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma principles) to enhance process efficiency, reduce cycle times, and minimize operational costs.
• Drive standardization of procurement processes across different business units or geographical locations.
• Monitor process compliance and performance against established KPIs and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct regular audits of procurement processes to ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal audit and risk management teams to address process control deficiencies.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for procurement processes, providing guidance and support to the procurement team and business stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training programs and workshops on new processes and system functionalities to ensure effective adoption.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Good presentation skills - ability to develop effective presentations and position papers
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, or a related analytical role.
• Proven experience in designing, documenting, and implementing procurement processes (e.g., P2P, Sourcing).
• Strong proficiency in process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, Aris) and understanding of BPMN (Business Process Modeling Notation).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Fusion) and ERP integration with P2P workflows.
• Certification in process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, Lean Certification).
• Experience in change management and project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with robotic process automation (RPA) and its application in procurement.