Senior Manager / Manager

Vizag Multipurpose Terminal Pvt. Ltd.; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizag Multipurpose Terminal Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a senior procurement leader to manage end-to-end procurement, from requisitions to invoicing, involving sourcing, PO creation and delivery tracking.

You will lead vendor evaluation, drive negotiations, and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Stores to align priorities. The role requires 10–20 years in procurement, strong leadership, and experience with SAP/ERP modules, advanced MS Excel, and cost optimisation in industrial

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement experience including requisition review, sourcing and PO creation.
• Vendor development, commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP procurement modules and advanced MS Excel.
• Experience in industrial ports, logistics or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement including requisition review, sourcing, PO creation, delivery tracking, and invoice settlement.
• Lead vendor evaluation, selection, performance monitoring, and renegotiations.
• Liaise with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Stores to understand procurement needs.
• Review large-value POs for financial prudence and terms alignment.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate risks and shorten lead times.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, IMS, and quality standards in procurement transactions.
• Support audits with proper documentation and traceability.
• Oversee scrap disposal, long-term contracts, and rate agreements per policy.
• Guide and mentor procurement staff for continuous improvement.
• Generate procurement reports, dashboards, and cost-saving analyses for management.

Skills

Vendor evaluation

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

MS Excel

SAP / ERP procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain Management or related discipline

MBA / PG Diploma in Materials Management, Supply Chain or Procurement Management (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement processes including requisition review, sourcing, purchase order creation, delivery tracking, and invoice settlement.

• Lead vendor evaluation, selection, performance monitoring, and periodic renegotiations.
• Liaise with key departments (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Stores) to understand procurement needs and priorities.
• Review and approve large-value purchase orders ensuring financial prudence and alignment with commercial terms.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risks and improve lead times.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, IMS, and quality standards in all procurement transactions.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring proper documentation and traceability.
• Oversee scrap disposal, long-term contracts, and rate agreements in line with policy.
• Guide, mentor, and monitor procurement staff for continuous improvement and goal alignment.
• Generate and review procurement reports, dashboards, and cost-saving analyses for management.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline. MBA / PG Diploma in Materials Management, Supply Chain or Procurement Management will be an added advantage.
• 10-20 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, materials management or supply chain management.
• Experience in handling high-value procurement, capital equipment, engineering spares, operational materials and service contracts.
• Strong experience in vendor development, commercial negotiations, contract management and cost optimisation.
• Experience in industrial establishments, ports, container terminals, bulk cargo handling, shipping, logistics or manufacturing industries will be preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP / ERP procurement modules and advanced MS Excel.
• Good understanding of procurement policies, financial controls, tendering procedures, EHS and IMS requirements.
• Proven ability to lead procurement teams and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, decision-making and leadership skills.