Procurement Operations - Site Head

Job Responsibilities:

1.P2P Operations Management

Lead and manage the complete P2P cycle—PR creation, approvals, PO issuance, GRN, invoice processing, and payments.

Ensure adherence to timelines to avoid project delays, material shortages, and payment escalations.

Monitor operational performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvements.

2. Category Management

Oversee procurement and P2P activities for:

Construction & Project Capex

Indirect procurement including IT hardware, software, and services

Equipment, tools, and machinery

Raw materials, consumables, spares

Ensure category specific compliance, documentation, and contract adherence.

3. People & Stakeholder Leadership

Lead the site P2P team, ensuring capability building, performance management, and strong cross functional collaboration.

Partner closely with Project, Finance, Engineering, IT, Operations, Planning, and Corporate Procurement teams.

Manage supplier interactions related to P2P, invoicing, and payments.

4. Systems, Controls & Compliance

Own the effective use of ERP/Ariba/SAP and P2P tools at the site.

Ensure compliance with audit requirements, internal controls, and DoA guidelines.

Oversee accurate documentation for all procurement and payment processes.

Drive adoption of digital procurement tools and standardized processes.

5. Supplier Engagement & Issue Resolution

Ensure timely resolution of supplier queries related to POs, invoices, and payments.

Drive vendor performance improvement and ensure timely closure of open GRNs and unmatched invoices.

Support onboarding and training of suppliers on P2P processes and platforms.

6. Governance, Reporting & Analytics

Publish periodic P2P health reports—aging, GRN pendency, overdue payments, PO cycle time, compliance metrics.

Support budgeting and forecasting by providing visibility into procurement and payment pipelines.

Conduct regular governance reviews with site leadership and central procurement.

7. Continuous Improvement & Transformation

Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce cycle times.

Lead automation, digitization, and simplification initiatives.

Enable standard operating procedures (SOPs), best practices, and training for cross functional teams.

Essential Attributes:

Strategic thinking with strong operational execution

Stakeholder management and influencing skills

Process excellence and compliance orientation

Supplier relationship management

Risk and issue management

Team leadership and capability building

High sense of ownership and urgency

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).

Strong exposure to construction, capex, indirect, IT, and equipment/materials procurement.

Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and procurement platforms (Ariba preferred).

Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

Desired Experience Level

20 - 25yrs

Strong background in procurement, supply chain management, and P2P (Procure to Pay) functions.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams, manage large scale operations, and drive process excellence across global environments.

Semiconductor industry experience is highly preferred, with familiarity in its supply ecosystem, vendor management, sourcing strategies, and complex operational frameworks.