IT Procurement Supervisor - IT -India

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies to optimize purchasing activities and achieve cost savings while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, forecast demand, and develop procurement plans accordingly.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favourable pricing and contractual agreements.
• Monitor and analyse market trends, supplier performance, and product specifications to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Manage the purchase order process, ensuring accurate and timely purchase order creation, issuance, and tracking.
• Oversee the supplier evaluation and qualification process, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards.
• Resolve supplier-related issues, including disputes, quality concerns, delivery delays, and payment discrepancies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and Audit, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the procurement process.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the purchasing team, including training, performance evaluation, and professional development initiatives.