Posted 09 July, 2026
Procurement
Saaki Argus & Averil Consulting
Chennai, TN, IN
Full Time
Reference: 3e1e88ae32a48e0b
Job Description
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Key Responsibilities:-
\n1. Procurement Governance & Policy Management:
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- Develop and implement procurement governance frameworks that align with organizational policies, internal control standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. \n
- Ensure all procurement activities adhere to established procurement policies, compliance standards, and audit expectations. \n
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs while maximizing value and operational efficiency. \n
2. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution:
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- Oversee the complete procurement lifecycle, including demand planning, sourcing strategy, RFQ/RFP management, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract award. \n
- Collaborate with business functions to identify sourcing requirements and develop effective procurement strategies. \n
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the vendor ecosystem. \n
- Negotiate favorable commercial terms, pricing, service levels, and contractual conditions to achieve optimal business outcomes. \n
- Monitor procurement expenditure and identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation. \n
3. Vendor Management & Performance Oversight:
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- Design and manage a comprehensive vendor governance framework covering supplier onboarding, due diligence, qualification, and ongoing risk assessment. \n
- Establish vendor performance management mechanisms using clearly defined KPIs, SLAs, and regular performance reviews. \n
- Maintain an up-to-date centralized repository for vendor records, contracts, compliance documents, and supporting procurement documentation. \n
4. Contract Administration:
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- Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, from commercial negotiations and drafting through execution, renewals, amendments, and closure. \n
- Ensure all agreements incorporate appropriate commercial terms, service level commitments, confidentiality provisions, and risk mitigation clauses. \n
- Partner closely with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure contracts comply with organizational policies and regulatory obligations. \n
5. Third-Party Risk & Compliance Management:
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- Develop and execute robust vendor due diligence and third-party risk assessment processes covering financial stability, operational capability, legal compliance, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements. \n
- Monitor supplier compliance with organizational standards and third-party risk management policies. \n
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring procurement documentation, vendor records, and compliance evidence are complete and audit-ready. \n
6. Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:
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- Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Finance, IT, Operations, Facilities, and other business functions to understand procurement requirements and align sourcing strategies with business objectives. \n
- Provide expert guidance on supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract structuring, and procurement best practices. \n
- Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure seamless procurement execution, service excellence, and vendor accountability. \n
7. Procurement Excellence & Reporting:
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- Develop procurement dashboards and reporting frameworks to monitor spend analysis, supplier performance, savings realization, and procurement effectiveness. \n
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation initiatives, and industry best practices to enhance procurement efficiency and governance. \n
- Prepare and present periodic management reports highlighting procurement performance, vendor risk, cost optimization initiatives, and key procurement metrics to senior leadership. \n