Job Description

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
About: Buyer for indirect material and services across categories. Key spend categories include IT, Professional services (Legal/Accounting /Recruitment), Travel/ Hospitality & Events, Marketing & Sales, and General services (Manpower services, AMC's, Facility management, Canteen, Bus Transportation). The role involves the entire purchase cycle from sourcing to contracting for respective categories. Including sourcing the right supplier panel, floating RFIs & RFQs negotiating and finalizing all indirect buying across group companies to drive savings. Develop and maintain procurement metrics and dashboards to track performance and drive decision-making. System and process development by benchmarking and implementing best practices across cost categories. Deliver cost savings by leveraging on synergies & drive high level of digitization in the function by ensuring compliance and transparency. Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure they meet company standards for quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability. Develop strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms and conditions. Work closely with the procurement team to ensure smooth operations and support team members as needed. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement processes align with their requirements. Provide guidance and support to business units on procurement-related matters
Preferred Industries
Education Qualification
Masters in Commerce; Bachelors of Commerce
General Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with significant experience in managing indirect categories
Critical Experience
Mahindra Leadership Competencies
Strategic Business Orientation_Business Perspective
Strategic Business Orientation_Anticipating and Leveraging Business Opportunities
Strategic Business Orientation_Strategic Foresight
Strategic Business Orientation_Global mind-set
Leadership through Sustainability_Strategize around,Sustainability Drivers
Leadership through Sustainability_Frugal mind set
Leadership through Sustainability_Stakeholder focus
Leadership through Sustainability_Triple Bottom Line Sensitivity
Customer Focus_Customer Sensitivity
Customer Focus_Customer Delight
Customer Focus_Service Orientation
Innovation Led Transformation _Idea Orientation
Innovation Led Transformation _Change catalyst
Innovation Led Transformation _Risk Taking with Responsibility
Result Orientation with Execution Excellence_Effective Project Management
Result Orientation with Execution Excellence_Passion for Quality
Result Orientation with Execution Excellence_Accountability for results
Result Orientation with Execution Excellence_Agility with discipline
Leveraging Human Capital_Exponential synergy
Leveraging Human Capital_Team development
Leveraging Human Capital_Entrepreneurial engagement
Leveraging Human Capital_Appreciating diversity
Weaving Passion and Energy at Work_Being Passionate about work
Weaving Passion and Energy at Work_Working without Barriers
Weaving Passion and Energy at Work_Blending Fun with work
Weaving Passion and Energy at Work_Learning from Failures
System Generated Core Skills
Analytical Thinking
Change Management
Communication Skills
Creative Thinking
Influencing Skills
Negotiation
Project Management
Time-Based Maintenance (TBM)
System Generated Secondary Skills