Procurement Lead

Role & responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for automation-related projects, equipment, and services.
• Manage end-to-end procurement operations including sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, purchase order management, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Handle procurement of materials and equipment from overseas suppliers, ensuring compliance with import regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify procurement requirements and develop sourcing strategies.
• Review, negotiate, and execute supplier agreements and contracts to ensure favorable commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to improve quality, cost, delivery, and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, customs duties, GST, import/export documentation, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis activities related to procurement operations.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of procurement and purchasing operations.
• Experience in overseas sourcing and global supplier management.
• Good understanding of taxation, GST, customs regulations, and import/export procedures.
• Expertise in supplier agreement management and contract negotiations.
• Strategic sourcing and supplier partnership development.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and lead procurement initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience in automation, industrial engineering, manufacturing, or process industries.
• Exposure to international procurement and supply chain management.
• Proven track record in strategic vendor development and cost optimization initiatives.

Key Success Factors

• Effective supplier relationship management.
• Cost savings and procurement efficiency improvement.
• Timely procurement and delivery of critical automation equipment.
• Compliance with tax, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Development of long-term strategic supplier partnerships.