We are looking for an experienced Associate Director – Procurement to lead and manage procurement operations for the company's captive center in Chennai. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a Global Capability Centre (GCC) or captive center environment, with strong expertise in IT hardware and software procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization.
The candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, driving cost savings, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and business requirements. The role requires strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to improve procurement efficiency through process standardization and automation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with global business objectives and captive center requirements.
IT Procurement: Manage procurement of IT hardware, software, cloud services, and related technology solutions in India.
Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, competitive pricing, and reliable service delivery.
Contract Negotiations: Lead commercial negotiations with vendors to secure favorable pricing, contractual terms, and service-level agreements.
Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, spend analysis, market benchmarking, and supplier negotiations.
Category Management: Oversee procurement across IT, professional services, facilities, and general corporate spending categories.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with IT, Finance, Operations, Legal, and other internal teams to understand requirements and align procurement decisions with business needs.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop procurement teams while ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.
Risk & Compliance: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, contractual obligations, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing practices.
Process Improvement: Drive standardization, automation, and the adoption of e-procurement and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) systems.
