Job Summary
The Indirect Purchasing Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement of indirect materials and services required to support business operations. This role involves supplier sourcing, RFQ management, contract negotiations, purchase order processing, cost optimization, supplier performance management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely delivery and operational continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing
- MRO (Maintenance, Repair Operations)
- IT Hardware Software
- Professional Services
- Facilities Management
- Logistics Transportation
- Marketing and Corporate Services
- Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking.
- Execute RFx activities (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and bid evaluations.
- Drive sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings and value improvements.
Procurement Operations
- Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs).
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval matrices.
- Monitor PO acknowledgements, delivery schedules, and order fulfillment.
- Indirect material procurement and price negotiations.
- Coordinate supplier onboarding and required compliance documentation.
- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, service, and invoice accuracy.
Supplier Management
- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs.
- Conduct periodic supplier reviews and corrective action follow‑ups.
- Build strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
Contract Commercial Management
- Support contract negotiations for pricing, lead times, payment terms, and service agreements.
- Ensure contracts align with company compliance and risk requirements.
- Maintain sourcing documentation and audit records.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Finance, IT, Facilities, HR, and Engineering.
- Understand business requirements and provide procurement solutions.
- Act as the first point of contact for procurement‑related support.
Measurable KPI Matrix
- Strategic Sourcing Operations - RFQ/RFP Completion, PO On‑Time Release, 95%
- Procurement Operations - PR to PO Conversion TAT, 2 working days
- Supplier Management - On‑Time Delivery (OTD), Supplier Performance Score, 90%
- Compliance - Procurement Compliance, 100%
- Supplier Onboarding - Supplier Setup SLA
- Negotiation Success Rate - Successful negotiations with supplier as per competitive pricing
- Price Reduction Achievement - Actual reduction achieved vs supplier quote, 3-5%
- Contract Value Optimized - Spend covered under negotiated contracts
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Automobile, Production, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing support, or P2P operations.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, SAP Ariba or equivalent.
- Highly proficient in English able to communicate effectively with stakeholders on routine basis
- Since the role include to support USA, the associate should have the flexibility to work in 2nd shifts that may
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