Procurement Specialist - Indirect Procurement

Borgwarner Emission System; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Borgwarner Emission System is seeking a Procurement Specialist for indirect procurement with 6-7 years of relevant experience. You will manage end-to-end activities across facilities, services, logistics, IT, CAPEX, MRO, and more, using SAP MM and advanced Excel to drive value.

Collaborating with Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance and IT, you will negotiate supplier terms, ensure compliance, and deliver cost savings while maintaining timely delivery to project sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Strong supplier negotiation, cost optimisation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of import/export processes, customs and international logistics is a plus.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and advanced Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end indirect procurement activities, including sourcing, RFQ management, negotiations, vendor selection, PO issuance, and contract execution.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, IT and Admin to create effective procurement strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings and favourable terms while ensuring compliance.
• Oversee import procurement, logistics, and customs coordination for project sites.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions; prepare procurement MIS and dashboards.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Cost optimisation

Contract management

SAP MM

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP MM

MS Excel

Job description

Procurement Specialist – Indirect Procurement Experience : 6-7 Years Technical Requirement: Strong working knowledge of SAP MM (Mandatory)

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end indirect procurement activities, including sourcing, RFQ management, techno-commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, vendor selection, purchase order issuance, and contract execution for categories such as facilities, services, logistics, IT, CAPEX, MRO, consulting, and other indirect spends. Partner with internal stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, IT, Administration, and Project teams to understand business requirements and develop effective procurement strategies that ensure quality, cost optimization, and timely delivery. Lead supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings, favourable commercial terms, and long-term value while maintaining compliance with organisational procurement policies. Manage relationships with global and domestic suppliers, with a sound understanding of international trade practices, Incoterms, and global shipping requirements. Handle import procurement activities, including coordination from supplier pickup through customs clearance and final delivery to project sites. Oversee logistics operations related to export/import shipments, repair shipments, bonded warehouse movements, STPI compliance requirements, and coordination with Customs House Agents (CHAs) for customs clearances and approvals. Create, monitor, and maintain purchase orders in SAP MM, ensuring accurate pricing, tax codes, delivery schedules, and commercial terms. Drive vendor onboarding, qualification, and documentation activities, including GST registration, NDA execution, banking details verification, compliance documentation, and supplier master creation. Monitor supplier performance, delivery commitments, quality standards, and service levels while implementing corrective actions where necessary. Prepare procurement MIS reports, spend analysis, savings reports, supplier performance scorecards, and sourcing dashboards to support management reviews and decision-making. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, statutory regulations, and internal controls throughout the sourcing and procurement lifecycle.

Desired Skills & Competencies

Proven experience in Indirect Procurement and Strategic Sourcing. Strong expertise in supplier negotiations, cost optimisation, and contract management. Knowledge of import/export processes, customs regulations, and international logistics. Proficiency in SAP MM and advanced Microsoft Excel. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Excellent analytical, commercial, and negotiation capabilities. Ability to manage multiple categories and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Experience in spend analysis, category management, vendor development, and procurement process improvements.

Experience Level Mid Level