Team lead-Procurement

Team Leader – Procurement Naming Convention: Team_Leader_MidLevel_India_2026 1. Job Title Team Leader – Procurement 2. Department Procurement 3. Location India 4. Work Model Office / Hybrid (As per business requirement) 5. Reports to Procurement Sr Manager 6. Direct Reports Procurement Executives 7. Level Mid-Level Management 8. Role Summary / Job Purpose The Team Leader – Procurement leads end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations.

The role ensures policy compliance, drives cost optimization, improves procurement cycle efficiency, and supports business continuity through strong supplier governance. 9. Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily procurement operations ensuring SLA adherence.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes ensuring competitive sourcing and cost optimization.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and POs within authority limits.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit standards.
• Drive annual cost savings initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve escalations.
• Coordinate with Finance, Projects, Sales, and Operations.
• Prepare MIS reports and procurement dashboards.
• Mentor and develop procurement team members. 10. Required Skills Technical Skills:
• Strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation expertise.
• Cost analysis and commercial evaluation. Functional Knowledge:
• Procurement lifecycle management.
• Contract management and compliance governance.
• Global sourcing practices. 11. Tools / Systems / Technical Knowledge
• SAP (MM Module preferred)
• Odoo
• MS Excel (Advanced),
• ERP-based procurement systems 12. Decision-Making Authority
• Approve purchase orders within defined limits.
• Finalize vendor selection based on evaluation.
• Recommend sourcing strategies to leadership. 13. Problem-Solving Complexity Moderate to complex: managing supplier escalations, urgent project demands, pricing disputes, and time-sensitive procurement cycles. 14. Stakeholder Management / Influence
• Internal: Finance, Sales, Projects, Operations, Leadership.
• External: OEMs, Distributors, Service Providers.
• Cross-functional coordination with moderate influence.
• Non-client facing role with indirect business impact. 15. Education & Certification Requirements Minimum:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain / Finance. Preferred:
• MBA (Supply Chain / Operations).
• CIPS / CSCP certification (preferred). 16. Experience Requirements
• 6–10 years in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience leading procurement teams.
• IT hardware/software sourcing exposure preferred.
• ERP-driven procurement environment experience.