Functional Accountabilities:
Area of Contribution
Lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management to reduce procurement costs and contribute directly to organizational profitability.
Manage procurement budgets aligned with financial goals.
Negotiate favorable payment terms to improve cash flow.
Evaluate team performance against departmental KPIs and delivery targets.
Identify and mitigate financial risks in the supply chain.
Monitor and enforce contract terms to maximize value.
Key Activities
Financial
Strategically source and negotiate to optimize costs.
Manage procurement budgets and ensure financial targets are met.
Negotiate payment terms to enhance cash flow.
Review supplier performance and contractual compliance.
Assess and mitigate supply chain financial risks.
Enforce contract terms for cost savings and risk management.
Process
Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement needs.
Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with procurement procedures.
Leverage group purchasing via IDO Procurement.
Develop new vendors and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Monitor market trends for sourcing opportunities.
Ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance in procurement activities.
Maintain a comprehensive supplier database.
Improve procurement processes through staff training and system upgrades.
Promote ethical procurement practices.
Contract Management
Independently manage contract lifecycle.
Negotiate, draft, and manage supplier contracts.
Monitor contract performance and enforce SLAs.
Track contract expiry, renewals, and re-tendering.
Maintain organized contract documentation.
Customer and Reporting
Act as liaison with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities.
Enhance procurement efficiency and supplier performance.
Ensure transparency and traceability for audits and compliance.
Provide reports and insights for decision-making and performance evaluation.
Communication & Working Relationships
Internal
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business objectives.
Report to management on procurement progress and issues.
External
Negotiate with suppliers regarding prices, terms, and delivery.
Maintain strong vendor relationships through regular communication.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, B. Tech/BE with procurement background.
Membership in CIPS or equivalent (desirable).
Professional Qualifications
Knowledge of ERP/Oracle (desirable).
Aviation industry knowledge (desired).
Experience
Minimum 12+ years in procurement, managing complex activities and supplier relations.
Proven leadership in managing procurement teams, mentoring, and performance management.
Safety Accountability & Responsibilities
Comply with airport safety procedures and safety management systems.
Report safety occurrences and potential risks.
Support safety audits and investigations as required.