Senior Manager - Operational Procurement & SCM

Aggreko plc; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Dynamic & supportive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Aggreko plc is seeking a Senior Manager - Operational Procurement & SCM to lead end-to-end procurement, order fulfilment, logistics, and import/export activities for India operations and the Global Supply Hub. You will coordinate with Category Management, Operations, Planning, EXIM, and stakeholders to ensure material flow and on-time performance.

The role emphasizes leadership of a manufacturing procurement team, global logistics, and continuous improvement through ERP-enabled processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 15+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Materials Management.
• Minimum 5 years leading Operational Procurement or Supply Chain teams in manufacturing.
• Strong experience in Import & Export and logistics management.
• Experience supporting global procurement operations desirable.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Operational Buyers to convert demand into PO and ensure material availability.
• Coordinate global orders from India-based suppliers and drive OTIF delivery.
• Oversee domestic and international logistics, optimize costs, timely dispatch.
• Manage import/export operations and customs compliance.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and drive corrective actions.
• Drive process improvements and digitalization using ERP tools.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supply chain management

Logistics operations

Import/Export

Global procurement

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MBA or related postgraduate qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Senior Manager - Operational Procurement & SCM. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of procurement operations, order fulfilment, logistics, and import/export activities supporting both Aggreko India's manufacturing operations and the Global Supply Hub. The role ensures that approved demand is converted into purchase orders, supplier commitments are effectively managed, and materials are delivered on time to support production, project, and customer requirements globally. The position serves as the central coordination point between Category Management, Suppliers, Operations, Planning, Logistics, EXIM, and Global Business stakeholders to ensure seamless material flow and superior service performance

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers' worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do:

• Operational Procurement Leadership: Leading and managing a team of Operational Buyers to ensure timely conversion of demand into purchase orders, monitoring supplier commitments, and driving material availability to support production schedules.

• Global Order Management: Centralized coordination and proactive management of global orders from India-based suppliers, ensuring accurate tracking and driving On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance.

• Supply Chain & Logistics Management: Leading domestic and international logistics operations, overseeing inbound and outbound transportation, optimizing costs, and ensuring timely dispatch and delivery of materials and finished goods.

• EXIM & Trade Compliance: Managing import and export operations, documentation, and customs compliance, ensuring adherence to international trade regulations and optimizing duties.

• Supplier Delivery Performance: Monitoring and driving corrective actions for supplier delivery performance, collaborating with Category Management and Supplier Development teams, and conducting regular performance reviews.

• Process Improvement & Digitalization: Developing and standardizing procurement and supply chain processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leveraging ERP systems and digital tools for enhanced visibility and efficiency.

You are:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, or a related discipline.

• MBA or post-graduate qualification preferred.

• >15 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Materials Management.

• Minimum 5 years leading Operational Procurement or Supply Chain teams in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong experience in Import & Export operations, logistics management, and supplier delivery management.

• Experience supporting global procurement operations is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.

What you’ll get:

• A full-time role based in Pune.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Dynamic & Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in an innovative and forward-thinking culture that values your expertise and will foster professional growth.

• Accelerate your career with dedicated pathways for advancement, access to specialised training programs and ample opportunities for skill enhancement.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people's unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that's how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.