Plant Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Act as the procurement SPOC for the plant, ensuring business continuity, productivity actions, and strong alignment with plant needs. Drive supplier performance and governance across productivity and supplier management, while managing stakeholder relationships between GSC operations and LoB.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plant Procurement Leadership & Execution
• Productivity & Transformation Management
• Supplier Leadership & Performance
• Operational Continuity & Risk Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Plant productivity delivery (NEGO, COS, QVE, SBO, SOC influence)
• Supplier performance across all metrics (S‑OTD, S‑DPM)
• Business continuity and shortage resolution effectiveness (BOV - Back Order Value)
• Execution of procurement transformation levers at plant level
• Compliance (cross-audits) with procurement processes

Skills &

Competencies:

• Ability to navigate complex environments and build strong internal networks
• Influencing, convincing, and driving positive change management
• Capability to manage multiple priorities and operational topics
• End-to-end accountability and leadership across procurement governance
• Ability to adapt communication to and influence diverse stakeholders (written and verbal)
• Strong procurement skills: negotiation, supplier relationships, supplier base development, quality, lead time management

Profile /

Experience:

• Strong decision-making capability
• Team player oriented
• Customer centric and cost obsessed mindset
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Cross cultural awareness and adaptability

Performance & Evaluation Framework:

• Delivery of plant productivity targets and transformation impact
• Strong Supplier performance across metrics
• Resolution of operational issues and continuity of supply
• Effectiveness of stakeholder engagement and cross functional collaboration
• Sustainability and accuracy of purchasing processes and SRM deployment

What qualifications will make you successful for this role? Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field is required. Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in procurement/ sourcing (direct material) with minimum 2-3 years in a managerial position. Extensive experience in negotiations and category strategies is required. Influential skills and good communication skills are required. Business Understanding. Highly Proficient in MS Office.

Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills.

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