Senior Executive - Supply Chain Management

Disclaimer: This is a contract for a period of 01 year and extendable.

Senior Executive SCM will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities across assigned categories. This includes category strategy development, sourcing execution, commercial evaluations, contract management, purchase order administration, and vendor engagement. The role plays a critical part in ensuring cost-effective, timely, and compliant procurement operations in the context of a dynamic software industry environment.

NEED TO DO:

Category Management

• Develop and maintain category strategies aligned with business objectives
• Perform market intelligence and spend analysis for assigned categories
• Drive savings initiatives and value engineering opportunities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Prepare and float RFPs/RFQs in coordination with internal stakeholders
• Lead sourcing events, vendor shortlisting, and comparative evaluations
• Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and procedures

Commercial Evaluation & Negotiation

• Conduct commercial bid evaluations and cost benchmarking
• Lead vendor negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and value-adds
• Prepare negotiation summaries and award justifications

Contract Management

• Draft and review commercial and procurement contracts in collaboration with legal
• Ensure alignment of contract terms with business and compliance requirements

PO Creation & Administration

• Create and issue Purchase Orders in the ERP system
• Monitor PO delivery schedules and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure accurate recording, documentation, and audit readiness

Vendor Management

• Conduct vendor onboarding and prequalification
• Drive regular vendor performance reviews and governance
• Build strong supplier relationships to ensure service continuity and escalation handling

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business Management, finance or related field
• 3 years of experience in sourcing/procurement, preferably in a software/technology organization
• Experience with ERP systems, D365 is preferred
• Strong understanding of contract terms, sourcing methodologies, and commercial analysis
• Experience in managing competitive sourcing modelling and evaluations

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen
• High attention to detail and process discipline
• Ability to manage multiple categories and priorities
• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent time management and ability prioritize work allocated to ensure timely delivery