Procurement Team Lead

AVASO Technology Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AVASO Technology Solutions seeks a Team Leader - Procurement to steer end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations in Bengaluru. The role focuses on policy compliance, cost optimization, and improving cycle efficiency while ensuring business continuity through strong supplier governance.

Key responsibilities include leading daily procurement operations, managing RFQ/RFP processes, reviewing requisitions and POs, negotiating pricing and terms, and driving annual cost savings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Finance or equivalent.
• MBA in Supply Chain or Operations is preferred.
• CIPS / CSCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations and ensure SLA adherence.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes for competitive sourcing and cost optimization.
• Review and approve POs and requisitions within authority limits.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Supply Chain/Finance)

MBA (Supply Chain/Operations)

CIPS/CSCP certification

Tools

MS Excel (Advanced)

ERP systems

Job description

The Team Leader - Procurement leads end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations. The role ensures policy compliance, drives cost optimization, improves procurement cycle efficiency, and supports business continuity through strong supplier governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily procurement operations ensuring SLA adherence.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes ensuring competitive sourcing and cost optimization.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and POs within authority limits.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit standards.
• Drive annual cost savings initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve escalations.
• Coordinate with Finance, Projects, Sales, and Operations.
• Prepare MIS reports and procurement dashboards.
• Mentor and develop procurement team members.

Required Skills

Technical Skills:

• Strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation expertise.
• Cost analysis and commercial evaluation.

Functional Knowledge:

• Contract management and compliance governance.

Tools / Systems / Technical Knowledge

• MS Excel (Advanced),
• ERP-based procurement systems

Decision-Making Authority

• Approve purchase orders within defined limits.
• Finalize vendor selection based on evaluation.
• Recommend sourcing strategies to leadership.

Problem-Solving Complexity

• Moderate to complex: managing supplier escalations, urgent project demands, pricing disputes, and time-sensitive procurement cycles.

Stakeholder Management / Influence

• Cross-functional coordination with moderate influence.
• Non-client facing role with indirect business impact.

Education & Certification Requirements

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Finance.

Preferred:

• MBA (Supply Chain / Operations).
• CIPS / CSCP certification (preferred).

Experience Requirements

• 6-10 years in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience leading procurement teams.
• IT hardware/software sourcing exposure preferred.