Team Lead - Procurement

Naming Convention:

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1. Job Title

Team Leader – Procurement

2. Department

Procurement

3. Location

India

4. Work Model

Office / Hybrid (As per business requirement)

5. Reports to

Procurement Sr Manager

6. Direct Reports

Procurement Executives

7. Level

Mid-Level Management

8. Role Summary / Job Purpose

The Team Leader – Procurement leads end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations. The role ensures policy compliance, drives cost optimization, improves procurement cycle efficiency, and supports business continuity through strong supplier governance.

9. Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily procurement operations ensuring SLA adherence.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes ensuring competitive sourcing and cost optimization.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and POs within authority limits.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit standards.
• Drive annual cost savings initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve escalations.
• Coordinate with Finance, Projects, Sales, and Operations.
• Prepare MIS reports and procurement dashboards.
• Mentor and develop procurement team members.

10. Required Skills

Technical Skills:

• Strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation expertise.
• Cost analysis and commercial evaluation.

Functional Knowledge:

• Procurement lifecycle management.
• Contract management and compliance governance.
• Global sourcing practices.

11. Tools / Systems / Technical Knowledge

• SAP (MM Module preferred)
• Odoo
• MS Excel (Advanced)
• ERP-based procurement systems

12. Decision-Making Authority

• Approve purchase orders within defined limits.
• Finalize vendor selection based on evaluation.
• Recommend sourcing strategies to leadership.

13. Problem-Solving Complexity

Moderate to complex: managing supplier escalations, urgent project demands, pricing disputes, and time-sensitive procurement cycles.

14. Stakeholder Management / Influence

• Internal: Finance, Sales, Projects, Operations, Leadership.
• External: OEMs, Distributors, Service Providers.
• Cross-functional coordination with moderate influence.
• Non-client facing role with indirect business impact.

15. Education & Certification Requirements

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain / Finance.

Preferred:

• MBA (Supply Chain / Operations).
• CIPS / CSCP certification (preferred).

16. Experience Requirements

• 6–10 years in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience leading procurement teams.
• IT hardware/software sourcing exposure preferred.
• ERP-driven procurement environment experience.