Position: Procurement Specialist
Location: India
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Structure: Reports primarily to the Head of System Project Delivery (SPD) with functional dotted-line alignment to the Global Procurement Manager.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end operational procurement, sourcing, and supply chain compliance for complex engineering projects and operations. This role is responsible for driving timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of engineering goods and services within a global industrial framework.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement Operations & Order Management
- Oversee the end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle in SAP/ERP-including PO creation, release management, delivery tracking, expediting, and formal closure.
- Ensure on-time delivery of critical engineering materials and services through rigorous, proactive supplier follow-up.
- Handle invoice verification and collaborate with Finance to resolve quantity, pricing, and terms discrepancies.
2. Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Support Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
- Serve as the primary operational liaison for suppliers, facilitating smooth onboarding, performance monitoring, and relationship management.
3. Compliance & Regulatory Documentation
- Solicit, track, and maintain supplier declarations, material certificates, and quality documentation.
- Ensure adherence to global compliance standards, including Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), export control regulations, trade embargoes, dangerous goods handling, and transparency requirements.
4. Project Delivery & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Provide end-to-end procurement support to active projects, aligning closely with project milestones and execution schedules.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Project Management, and Finance teams.
5. Systems & Process Governance
- Maintain accurate supplier master data, pricing agreements, lead times, and procurement parameters in SAP.
- Actively contribute to procurement process optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of direct procurement or supply chain management experience, ideally within an industrial, manufacturing, EPC, or project-driven environment.
- Systems Proficiency: Mandatory hands-on expertise in SAP (MM module), Microsoft Dynamics Navision, or an equivalent enterprise ERP system.
- Technical & Commercial Acumen: Strong background in commercial negotiations, contract terms, expediting, Incoterms, and international logistics.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Operational Rigor: Strong capability in expediting, priority setting, and problem-solving in fast-paced project environments.
- Integrity & Trust: High standard of business ethics, transparency, and accountability.
- Stakeholder Management: Proven track record in coordinating effectively with cross-functional internal teams and international external vendors.
- Quality & HSE Awareness: Dedication to continuous improvement, safety policies, and regulatory compliance.
Working Conditions & Role Specifics
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally based on operational and supplier audit requirements.
- Flexibility to support extended hours when critical project delivery milestones dictate.
- Physical capability to inspect equipment and materials on-site, in full compliance with local Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards.
- Candidate will be required to meet relevant HSE certifications and undergo standard security/background checks.
