Job Description

Department
Purchasing & Product Development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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1. Policy Development & Direction

Contribute to the development of the procurement strategy and annual plan; translate overall departmental goals into actionable objectives for the team. Ensure alignment of procurement activities with global/regional sourcing strategies and corporate priorities. Identify long-term improvement opportunities to strengthen supplier collaboration, reduce costs, and improve value delivery across the supply chain.

2. Continuous Improvement

Implement lean procurement practices to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Benchmark procurement practices against best-in-class organizations and adopt relevant improvements. Promote knowledge-sharing and best practice exchange across procurement sites and cross-functional teams.

3. Leadership & People Development

Lead, mentor, and coach Procurement Advisors, ensuring engagement, performance, and continuous development. Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and results. Identify training needs and create development opportunities for team members to strengthen procurement expertise and leadership pipeline. Encourage a mindset of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

4. Advisory & Coordination

Monitor and report on global/regional procurement KPIs (e.g., inventory turnover, order fill rate), taking corrective action where needed. Proactively perform root cause analysis on recurring or complex procurement issues; develop and implement corrective and preventive measures. Execute cross-functional collaboration teams to improve procurement processes and effective demand-supply alignment. Manage supplier disputes and coordinate resolution processes, escalating as necessary to maintain strong supplier relationships and operational continuity.

5. Delivery & Execution

Organize, coordinate, and monitor the daily activities of the procurement team to ensure efficient execution of purchasing processes. Drive standardization and simplification of processes, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ensure timely and accurate execution of PR/PO processes, supplier orders, and delivery schedules by overseeing the Advisors' work. Provide management with accurate and timely reporting on procurement performance, risks, and opportunities.

6. Profile

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KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

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Knowledge

Advanced Procurement Strategy: Expert understanding of procurement principles, global sourcing models, and strategic purchasing frameworks. Supply Chain & Logistics: Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations, logistics, and inventory management best practices. Process Improvement Methodologies: Basic understanding of continuous improvement frameworks. Systems Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement software/planning tools.

Experience

People Leadership: Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and coaching a team, including performance management and development planning. Process Optimization: Demonstrated success in driving and implementing large-scale process improvement, standardization, and simplification projects. Operational Accountability: Tracking complex KPIs, and leading corrective action plans. Global Operations: Experience working in a global, multi-site, and cross-cultural environment is a plus (not obligatory).

Skills & Competencies

Strategic Thinking & Planning: Ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable team plans and objectives. Change Management: Skilled in leading teams through organizational and process change effectively. Analytical & Root Cause Analysis skills: problem-solving skills to diagnose complex, recurring issues and implement long-term preventive solutions. Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to build and maintain high-level relationships with cross-functional leaders (Planning, Operations). Coaching & Development: Proven ability to build capabilities within the team and foster a high-performance culture. Accountability for Results: High level of ownership for the team's performance against key organizational and procurement KPIs.

General

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Professional Representation: Embody company values and maintain professional demeanor in all internal and external dealings. Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of honesty and ethical behavior in all procurement activities. WHS Compliance: Fulfill all Workplace Health and Safety requirements, modeling and promoting safe work practices within the team. Accountability: Take ownership of issues. Integrity: Uphold honesty and ethical behavior. Team Support: Promote a positive team environment. Reliability: Punctuality and dependability. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU- A family atmosphere , people-centric culture, where your emotional and physical well-being matters. A company of great colleagues with a global mindset, where you feel welcomed from day one. + A competitive salary , medical insurance for family , retirement benefits + Flexible working hours and a healthy work - life balance
+ Hybrid work schedule
+ internal career opportunities, professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house/external training courses
PEOPLE ARE AT OUR HEART


TVH is a global business with a family atmosphere, where people are at the center. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness and open communication. Our people are down-to-earth, easy to work and engage with. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.


ABOUT TVH


TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation.


Recruiter
Ashitesh Mane