Purchasing Lead
Tata Technologies
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Job summary
Tata Technologies Inc. invites applications for the Purchasing Lead (Oracle Fusion Procurement) to strengthen our procurement team in Reading, Ohio. You will lead end-to-end purchasing activities and manage Oracle Fusion Procurement modules.
The ideal candidate has 8+ years in procurement, hands-on Oracle Fusion Procurement, and strong stakeholder management. You will drive cost savings and supplier performance with Finance, IT, and Operations.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum 3–5 years hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Procurement.
- Experience in global procurement operations.
- Experience leading procurement transformation projects and system implementations.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end purchasing activities including requisitioning, sourcing support, purchase order management, approvals, and supplier coordination.
- Manage procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition to purchase order closure.
- Ensure timely procurement of goods and services while maintaining cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
- Monitor procurement KPIs and identify areas for process improvement.
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Job description
At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting for a Job Title to strengthen our team in Location
Experience Required: 8+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Lead with strong expertise in Oracle Fusion Procurement to lead procurement operations, purchasing processes, supplier management, and Oracle Fusion Procurement system initiatives. The ideal candidate will have more than 8 years of experience in procurement and supply chain functions, including hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion Procurement modules, process optimization, stakeholder management, and supplier collaboration.
The Purchasing Lead will act as the bridge between business users, procurement teams, suppliers, and IT teams to ensure efficient procurement processes and compliance with organizational policies.
- Lead end-to-end purchasing activities including requisitioning, sourcing support, purchase order management, approvals, and supplier coordination.
- Manage procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition to purchase order closure.
- Ensure timely procurement of goods and services while maintaining cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
- Monitor procurement KPIs and identify areas for process improvement.
- Drive procurement compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the functional lead for Oracle Fusion Procurement modules.
- Configure and support: Self Service Procurement (SSP)
- Purchasing
- Procurement Contracts
- Sourcing
- Work with business users to gather requirements and translate them into system solutions.
- Support procurement system upgrades, enhancements, testing, and deployments.
- Manage workflows, approval hierarchies, procurement catalogs, and procurement business rules.
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and scorecard evaluations.
- Lead supplier onboarding and qualification processes.
- Participate in supplier negotiations to optimize pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
- Resolve supplier issues and escalation management.
- Identify opportunities for procurement transformation and automation.
- Implement best practices for procurement governance and controls.
- Improve procurement efficiency, cycle time reduction, and cost savings initiatives.
- Support audits and ensure procurement documentation compliance.
- Define and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams.
- Conduct workshops and training sessions for end users.
- Act as escalation point for procurement and Oracle Fusion issues.
- Support leadership with procurement reporting and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Create and monitor procurement dashboards and KPIs.
- Analyze spend data and supplier performance metrics.
- Generate reports using Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI) and BI Publisher.
- Provide insights to management for procurement optimization.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or related field.
- MBA in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations Management preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Procurement.
- Experience in global procurement operations preferred.
- Experience leading procurement transformation projects and system implementations.
- Oracle Fusion Purchasing
- Oracle Self Service Procurement
- Oracle Sourcing
- Oracle Procurement Contracts
- OTBI
- BI Publisher
- Oracle Fusion Analytics
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Source-to-Contract (S2C)
- Category Management
- Spend Analysis
- Procurement Governance
- Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
- Knowledge of procurement compliance and audit standards.
- Experience working in global and multi-country procurement environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Project management experience in Oracle Fusion implementations.
- Understanding of Supply Chain and Finance integration.
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Decision Making
- Procurement cycle time reduction.
- Cost savings and spend optimization.
- User adoption and Oracle Fusion process compliance.
- Reduction in procurement exceptions and audit findings.
- Successful execution of procurement transformation initiatives.
- Opportunity to lead high-impact industrial engineering initiatives
- Work in a dynamic, complex manufacturing environment
- Drive measurable improvements without heavy capital investment
- Be part of a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation
Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.
Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Each application will be reviewed against the criteria for the role; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date, it means your application has not been successful. We will, however, retain your details for future suitable opportunities.
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