Job Function
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Role
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Reporting To
Head / Lead - Supply Chain Management
Workplace Classification
Office
The Senior Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier relationship management, and supply chain transformation initiatives across assigned categories and business units. The role will drive cost optimization, value creation, risk mitigation, supplier performance improvement, and governance while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
The incumbent will collaborate with senior business stakeholders, finance, legal, project teams, and suppliers to develop and execute category strategies, negotiate complex commercial agreements, improve procurement efficiency, and support digitalization initiatives within the supply chain function.
- Develop and implement category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Drive competitive bidding processes, RFQs/RFPs, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Deliver annual savings, cost optimization, and value creation targets.
- Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, standardization, and procurement efficiency improvement.
- Lead high-value and strategic procurement engagements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key domestic and international suppliers.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and business reviews.
- Drive supplier development initiatives to enhance quality, delivery, innovation, and competitiveness.
- Manage supplier risks and business continuity plans.
- Lead commercial negotiations and finalization of contracts, rate agreements, and service agreements.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and corporate procurement policies.
- Monitor contract renewals, price revisions, and performance milestones.
- Resolve commercial disputes and contractual issues effectively.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, delegation of authority, and compliance frameworks.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Develop and implement governance controls for procurement transactions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards.
- Drive SAP MM and digital procurement initiatives.
- Leverage analytics and spend management tools for informed decision-making.
- Lead process improvement and automation projects to enhance procurement effectiveness.
- Promote best practices and continuous improvement across the supply chain function.
- Partner with business leaders to understand procurement requirements and support business growth.
- Engage with finance, legal, projects, operations, and senior management for alignment and decision-making.
- Present procurement performance, savings, risks, and strategic initiatives to leadership teams.
- Lead, mentor, and develop procurement professionals.
- Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Support succession planning and capability development within the SCM function.
- Business Unit Heads
- Project Management Teams
- Finance & Accounts
- Legal & Compliance
- Operations Teams
- Internal Audit
- Senior Management
- Strategic Suppliers & OEMs
- Service Providers
- Consultants
- Industry Associations
- Domestic & International Vendors
- B.E. / B.Tech from a reputed institution.
- MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations, or equivalent preferred.
- Strong exposure to ERP platforms, preferably SAP MM, Ariba, or equivalent procurement systems.
- 15-20 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Contract Management.
- Proven experience in handling large spend categories and complex procurement programs.
- Experience in managing cross-functional stakeholders and leading procurement transformation initiatives.
- Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, EPC, technology, or diversified business environments preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Procurement & Contract Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Supply Chain Planning
- Vendor Development & Supplier Management
- Cost Optimization & Value Engineering
- Spend Analytics & Reporting
- Risk Management
- SAP MM / ERP Systems
- Supply Chain Digitalization
- Governance & Compliance
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Influencing & Negotiation Skills
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Collaboration & Relationship Building
- Result Orientation
- Change Management
- Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills
- Annual Cost Savings & Value Creation
- Procurement Cycle Time Reduction
- Supplier Performance Improvement
- Contract Compliance
- Risk Mitigation Effectiveness
- Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Digital Adoption & Process Automation
- Audit & Compliance Performance
- Team Capability Development
