Procurement Lead - India

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.

We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world. 

We are seeking a Procurement Lead for India where we are focusing on growing our market. The role involves developing a team strategy to enhance our business requirements, direct and indirect sourcing, contract management, and leadership. Key responsibilities include analysis and presenting business reviews, ensuring compliance for Capex/Opex, and strategic category management with transactional understanding. Candidates need India supply chain knowledge, experience procuring materials, equipment and services including 3rd party management, and strong governance/ethics demonstration.

Why Aggreko?

• Competitive compensation package & annual bonus program
• Industry-leading benefit plans
• Continuous training and development with career growth opportunities
• Safety-focused culture

What you’ll do:

• Lead procurement strategies to optimize costs and drive efficiency for direct and indirect procurement
• Key person in liaising between Engineer and Supply Chain business functions
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery and hold suppliers to account
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and sourcing opportunities
• Manage procurement budgets and align with financial and compliance objectives
• Collaborate with regional and global category teams to ensure procurement strategies support business goals
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Lead and develop a team of procurement specialists, delegating responsibilities to drive success
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract management, and audit closure

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in procurement and category management
• Demonstrated experience of working collaboratively, across functions
• Working knowledge of working capital management
• Experience managing multiple high value commercial spending across multiple suppliers
• Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
• Strong knowledge of supplier contract terms (payment terms, guarantees, liabilities, etc.)
• Expertise in source-to-pay processes (sourcing, contracting, invoicing, payment, supplier management)
• Proven ability to set and monitor KPIs, driving excellence in procurement
• Experience in leading and developing a team of procurement professionals
• Compliance-driven approach to managing procurement spending

Find out more and apply now.

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