Team Lead - SCM The Team Leader - SCM is responsible for managing the daily workflow of the purchasing, store and logistics team, optimizing procurement processes, and ensuring the timely acquisition of high-quality materials, goods, and services at optimal costs. Managing inventories, inspections and issuing material to various department. Managing logistic operations and ensuring timely inward and outward flow of goods and products. This role serves as a bridge between frontline buyers and upper management, ensuring alignment with corporate budgets, compliance standards, and operational schedules. Years of Experience :5 to 7 Years Qualification : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent Technical Diploma. A Master’s degree or MBA in Supply Chain Management is advantageous. Responsibilities • Team Leadership & Operations • Manage, train, and mentor a team to meet daily and quarterly KPIs. • Assign purchase requisitions, distribute workload, and monitor order fulfillment timelines. • Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the procurement department and ensure full compliance with company policies. • Review purchase orders (POs) issued by team members for accuracy, pricing, and compliance before final authorization. • Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management • Identify cost-reduction opportunities through bulk buying, long-term contracts, and alternate supplier evaluation. • Conduct supplier market research and monitor price trends for key raw materials or commodities. • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service level agreements (SLAs) with primary suppliers. • Vendor Relationship Management (SRM) • Evaluate, onboard, and manage supplier performance using structured KPIs (on-time delivery, quality pass rates, cost competitiveness). • Build and maintain strong, long-term commercial relationships with strategic vendors. • Address supplier disputes, quality failures, and supply chain disruptions swiftly to minimize business impact. • Inventory & Cross-Functional Coordination • Partner closely with Warehouse, Inventory, and Production teams to maintain optimal stock levels without over-purchasing. • Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely invoice matching and resolve payment discrepancies. • Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) to manage rejected goods and negotiate returns or supplier credits. • Reporting & Analytics • Track departmental metrics including cost savings achieved, PO processing times, and supplier performance scores. • Generate regular procurement reports for senior management detailing spending trends and potential supply chain risks. Skills Required • Strong negotiation and contract management skills. • Clear oral and written communication capabilities. • Analytical problem-solving and decision-making under tight deadlines. • Leadership ability to inspire, coach, and resolve team conflicts. Technical Skills • Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. • Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis). • Thorough understanding of commercial contracts, Incoterms, and procurement regulations.