Sr Officer - Purchase - Indirect / Services

Note: Profiles with Indirect Purchase Experience only will be considered.

Role & responsibilities

• Manage indirect procurement of Electrical & Instrumentation services supporting captive thermal power plants, pulp mills, paper machines, Engineering / Non Engineering contracts and other BOP equipment & systems.
• Identify, develop, and on board new service vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships, including vendor performance evaluation and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Finance teams to ensure alignment.
• Ensure technical and scope sign-offs in coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct techno-commercial negotiations to achieve optimal cost and service outcomes.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, CSQs, and approval documentation.
• Monitor timely service delivery, including vendor site visits when required.
• Possess strong knowledge of indirect procurement terms, conditions, and payment structures.
• Well-versed in the end-to-end service contract lifecycle, including procedures, manpower management, statutory compliance, internal costings, negotiation governance, and performance monitoring.
• Efficiently manage multiple contracts, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely renewals, amendments, and prioritization across competing requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• 6-12 years of experience in Indirect Procurement related Electrical & Instrumentation services in manufacturing organizations.
• Must have SAP working environment experience.
• Experience with Pulp & paper industry is preferred but not mandatory.
• Should have good knowledge about computers and well versed with MS Excel.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective Written & Verbal Communication Skills.
• SAP - Mandatory