Indirect Procurement Manager at CUMMINGS INC

Pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Indirect Procurement, Team Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Spend Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Procurement Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-driven Decision Making, Supply Chain Analysis, Process Improvement, PO Governance, Total Cost of Ownership, Vendor Benchmarking, Performance Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

The Indirect Procurement Manager leads and manages indirect procurement operations, including PO approvals, supplier catalogues, and quick pay processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across regions. This role conducts complex market, supply chain, and supplier base analysis to drive sourcing strategies and procurement excellence. The position is responsible for executing sourcing initiatives, improving procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and leading a team to deliver optimal cost, quality, and service outcomes. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and adherence to procurement policies and ethical standards. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Operations Management * Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement specialists managing PO approvals, catalogues, and quick pay processes. * Manage team workload, track performance, and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs aligned with organizational goals. * Conduct performance reviews, training needs analysis, and capability development initiatives. * Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, focusing on cycle time reduction and quality enhancement. Procurement & PO Governance * Review and approve/reject PRs/POs based on compliance with procurement policies. * Validate supplier approval status and recommend preferred suppliers where required. * Ensure accurate commodity code classification aligned with corporate procurement categories. * Verify PR/PO structure, including pricing, documentation, and supporting quotations. * Ensure competitive bidding (minimum three quotes) for purchases above defined thresholds, unless exceptions apply. Strategic Sourcing & Analysis * Execute sourcing strategies aligned with category/commodity plans to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery. * Conduct market, supplier, and spend analysis to identify cost-saving and value improvement opportunities. * Participate in category strategy development using Total Value Performance (TVP) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approaches. * Support vendor benchmarking, industry analysis, and procurement model development. Supplier & Contract Management * Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships through structured Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). * Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and qualification processes. * Negotiate contracts and ensure alignment with commercial and legal requirements. * Monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks related to supply continuity, reputation, and cost. Process Excellence & Compliance * Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards. * Identify process inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives. * Document and share best practices across procurement teams. * Manage procurement systems and resolve operational/system-related issues proactively. Stakeholder Management * Collaborate with global stakeholders across functions and regions. * Present insights, recommendations, and improvement plans to senior leadership. * Balance multiple stakeholder expectations while ensuring business objectives are met. Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

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Responsibilities

The Indirect Procurement Manager leads procurement operations, including PO approvals and supplier management, while driving sourcing strategies and process excellence. They are responsible for coaching a team, ensuring compliance with policies, and delivering optimal cost and quality outcomes through data-driven analysis.