Senior Team Lead-Indirect Purchase & Logistic

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Material Planning & On-Time Delivery Ensure assigned indirect materials and services are delivered to internal departments on or before the scheduled requirement date. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, stores and user departments to track purchase requirements, order status and delivery commitments. Proactively identify supply risks, expedite critical items and communicate potential delays with clear recovery actions. Cost Analysis & Commercial Management Conduct detailed cost analysis, price benchmarking and total-cost evaluation to establish the appropriate purchase cost for indirect materials and services. Monitor pricing and cost trends across affiliated and approved suppliers, and maintain visibility of commercial changes. Lead commercial negotiations covering price, payment terms, delivery terms, freight, warranty and other relevant conditions. Identify and implement cost-reduction, value-engineering and process-improvement initiatives at the supplier end or within internal processes. Supplier Analysis & Development Scan the market to identify capable suppliers and create alternate vendors wherever required to improve availability, competitiveness and supply continuity. Assess supplier capability with reference to technical competence, capacity, quality systems, delivery performance, financial/commercial suitability and responsiveness. Maintain an appropriate vendor base for assigned commodities and support supplier onboarding, evaluation and development. Supplier Performance Management Analyze existing supplier performance using data and past experience, including rejection rate, rework issues, delivery issues, stock levels, supplier capacity and service responsiveness. Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews, agree corrective actions and monitor closure of identified gaps. Escalate recurring supplier risks and support decisions relating to development, alternate sourcing or supplier rationalization. Inventory & Quality Control Ensure commodity-wise inventory control by monitoring stock levels, consumption trends, lead times, reorder requirements and excess or obsolete inventory risks. Monitor incoming quality and address commodity-wise quality issues in coordination with Quality, Stores, Engineering, Finance and user departments. Drive root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, replacement or rework, and timely closure of supplier quality concerns. Data, MIS & ERP Discipline Prepare procurement data, management information reports and periodic dashboards covering spend, savings, supplier performance, inventory, delivery and quality. Ensure timely and accurate creation and maintenance of purchase-related data and transactions in the ERP system. Maintain complete procurement records, quotations, comparative statements, approvals, purchase orders, contracts and supplier documents in accordance with internal controls. Governance & Stakeholder Management Follow the approved procurement process, delegation of authority, compliance requirements and ethical sourcing standards. Partner with internal departments to understand demand, define specifications, prioritize requirements and improve purchasing effectiveness. Support audits and provide procurement records, supplier data and transaction evidence as required. EXPERIENCE PROFILE

• 15 +years of Supply chain & logistic management experience
• Exposure to Indirect purchase is preferred
• Engineering background (Mechanical / Electrical) preferred #LI-KR1