Procurement Lead

Role SummarySeeking an experienced Procurement Lead to manage and optimize end-to-end procurement and sourcing operations. The role will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost optimization initiatives, ensuring contract compliance, and supporting business objectives through efficient procurement and supply chain practices.Key Responsibilities• Lead procurement and strategic sourcing activities across multiple categories.• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.• Manage the procurement lifecycle from requisition to purchase order and supplier performance management.• Conduct supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management activities.• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and operational efficiency.• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and sourcing priorities.• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and contractual obligations.• Manage supplier relationships and drive supplier performance improvement initiatives.• Support demand planning and procurement forecasting activities.• Monitor procurement KPIs and prepare management reports and insights.• Mitigate procurement and supply chain risks through proactive planning and supplier management.• Support digital transformation and procurement process automation initiatives.• Lead procurement teams and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders.Required Skills• Strategic Sourcing• Procurement Management• Supplier Relationship Management• Contract Management• Vendor Evaluation & Selection• Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) Processes• Cost Optimization & Spend Analysis• Procurement Operations• Category Management• Negotiation & Commercial Management• Procurement Governance• Stakeholder Management• Risk Management• Procurement Reporting & AnalyticsPreferred Skills• SAP MM• SAP Ariba• SAP S/4HANA Procurement• Source-to-Pay (S2P) Processes• Supplier Performance Management• Inventory & Material Management• Supply Chain Management• Procurement Digitalization• Spend Analytics• E-Procurement PlatformsExperience Required• 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier management.• Experience leading procurement teams and managing large procurement portfolios.• Experience in ERP-enabled procurement environments.• Strong negotiation and commercial management experience.• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, engineering, or asset-intensive industries is preferred.Educational Qualifications• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.Preferred Certifications• CIPS Certification• SAP MM or SAP Ariba Certification (Preferred)• PMP (Preferred)