Position Overview
The Director, Procurement leads the procurement function, including development and implementation of strategic and operational sourcing, procurement, contracting and supply management strategies, and operations processes to ensure the organisation attains the value in the goods and services required to achieve the goals.

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
• Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
• Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle, SAP Ariba, and/or Envision.
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• Management and leadership skills.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Professional Experience

• Working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analysing data
• Strong leadership capabilities

Professional Certifications

• Certified Inventory Optimisation Professional (CIOP)
• Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Level-4)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Examine and test existing contracts
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Competencies

• Outstanding English communication skill (Verbal and Written)
• Intervention Skill
• Acquainted with supply chain activities
• Pronouncement Making skill
• Co-operative skill
• Problem-Solving capability
• Organization Skills

Travel Requirements: Agent requires 20% of travel to its contractor locations.

Seniority Level:  Senior

This position reports directly to the [chief executive officer] CEO of a company.

Salary ranges liable on the experience. Typically, Head of Procurement Strategy will be paid ₹3,250,000 – ₹5,650,000 Annually.

Head of Procurement Strategy