Supply Chain Specialist

Unique Group; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Unique Group is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain professional to manage end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations across Eastern Hemisphere entities. The role emphasizes supplier negotiation, PO creation, expediting, and invoice reconciliation to sustain supply continuity.

The candidate will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, and IT to optimize procurement, master data governance, and ERP system utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and P2P operations.
• Hands-on experience in Inventory Management, Supplier Management, and Master Data Management.
• Experience with multinational organizations and multi-entity procurement operations preferred.
• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Marine, Offshore, Oil & Gas industries is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems - Microsoft Dynamics 365 and inventory management software.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of data governance and master data management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end P2P across all Eastern Hemisphere entities and lines of business.
• Ensure timely procurement while achieving quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Warehouse, IT and other internal stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Supply chain management

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA/PGDM in SCM or Operations

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Tableau

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process across all Eastern Hemisphere entities and lines of business, including purchase requisitions, sourcing, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, purchase order creation, order expediting, invoice reconciliation, and payment coordination.

Ensure timely procurement of goods and services while achieving quality, cost, and delivery objectives and maintaining continuity of supply.

Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Warehouse, IT, and other internal stakeholders to ensure seamless procurement operations and timely material availability.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance with agreed contractual obligations, service level agreements (SLAs), quality standards, pricing, and delivery commitments.

Support Inventory Management by monitoring stock levels, coordinating material replenishment, maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting quarterly physical stock take (inventory verification), investigating inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis, and minimizing stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolete stock.

Develop, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of Supplier, Item, Pricing, Inventory, and Procurement Master Data within the ERP system, ensuring data integrity, consistency, completeness, and compliance with established data governance standards.

Support the implementation, enhancement, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) procurement, inventory, and master data processes while promoting effective system utilization across the Supply Chain team.

Prepare and analyze procurement, inventory, supplier performance, and master data reports; monitor key performance indicators (KPIs); identify trends; and provide data-driven recommendations to improve operational efficiency, supplier performance, inventory control, and cost optimization.

Make informed, data-driven decisions related to procurement activities, supplier management, inventory optimization, and cost control strategies to support business objectives.

Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, contractual obligations, legal requirements, regulatory standards, and internal controls by conducting periodic audits of procurement transactions, inventory records, supplier performance, and master data accuracy.

Act as a liaison between the Eastern Region and global Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of procurement strategies, operational objectives, business priorities, and Supply Chain standards across all entities.

Collaborate with regional and global procurement teams to share best practices, standardize procurement processes, and drive consistency across global Supply Chain operations.

Support strategic procurement planning and contribute to Supply Chain initiatives aligned with organizational objectives, focusing on operational excellence, cost reduction, supplier development, and business growth across all Eastern Hemisphere entities.

Identify and implement process improvements, standardization initiatives, automation opportunities, and best practices to enhance procurement efficiency, inventory management, master data quality, and overall Supply Chain performance.

Facilitate effective knowledge transfer, documentation, and operational handovers to ensure business continuity, consistent service delivery, and successful execution of Supply Chain operations.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Bachelors degree in engineering (preferred) or a related discipline. MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Business Administration is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations.
• Hands-on experience in Inventory Management, Supplier Management, and Master Data Management (MDM).
• Experience with multinational organizations and multi-entity procurement operations is preferred.
• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Marine, Offshore, Oil & Gas, or related industries will be an added advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems -Microsoft Dynamic 365 and inventory management software if any.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of data governance and best practices for managing master data.
• Experience: [5-6 Years and type of experience required]