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Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management- Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors for quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. - Ensure adherence to approved vendor lists and company procurement policies. - Lead negotiation of high-value contracts for materials, services, and equipment. - Drive strategic sourcing efforts, including supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and onboarding. - Develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for major spend categories. - Analyse supplier proposals, identify negotiation levers, and ensure best value outcomes. - Draft and redline contracts; oversee risk mitigation, compliance, and legal terms. - Build and manage long-term supplier partnerships; define KPIs and conduct performance reviews. - Drive margin improvement, order fulfilment, cost optimization, and process improvement. - Resolve disputes and manage escalations with commercial and legal acumen. - Coach, mentor, and train other sourcing/procurement team members. - Manage supplier relationships globally, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.Material Planning & Inventory Control- Coordinate with production and planning teams to forecast material requirements. - Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stock-outs and overstock situations. - Monitor slow-moving and non-moving inventory and initiate corrective actions. - Ensure timely GRN (Goods Receipt Note) and reconciliation of stock discrepancies.Cost & Process Optimization- Implement cost-saving initiatives in procurement without compromising quality. - Support automation, SAP/ERP data accuracy, and continuous improvement in SCM processes. - Analyze spend data and prepare MIS reports for management review.Compliance & Documentation- Ensure all procurement and logistics activities comply with statutory and internal audit requirements. - Maintain proper documentation for vendor agreements, purchase orders, and shipment records. - Support audits and respond to queries from finance, quality, and compliance departments.