Responsible for the operational execution and governance of the "Group Procurement Policy" across group.one.
Own and operationalize the Group Procurement Policy across all group.one entities.
Ensure compliant, transparent, cost-optimal, and efficient procurement through strong ownership of the Request-to-Purchase (RTP) process, structured sourcing, and supplier management support.
Ensure that all purchases are initiated correctly, follow defined governance paths, and meet approval, documentation, and audit requirements.
Support senior leaders, procurement stakeholders, and budget owners in high-value, high-stake, and strategic procurements.
Own the end-to-end RTP process and its integration with procurement and financial workflows.
Define and enforce RTP validation criteria, sourcing route selection, and approval workflows.
Coordinate or oversee sourcing activities based on defined value thresholds.
Ensure fair competition, objective evaluation, and well-documented award decisions.
Partner closely with Finance to ensure budget validation, spend control, and cost transparency.
Act as the primary procurement partner for department heads and senior management.
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, tools, and governance maturity.
Provide regular reporting to the CIO, CFO, and senior leadership on procurement performance, risks, and improvements.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Strategy, or General Management is desirable.
Professional Certifications in Procurement & Supply, in Supply Management, etc. is advantage.
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10 years of experience in procurement operations, preferably in a multi-entity / multi-geography environment.
Strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including RTP, sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.
Experience working with value-based governance models, approval thresholds, and audit controls.
Familiarity with international procurement standards and best practices.
Proven experience collaborating with Finance, Legal, IT, Information Security, and senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to balance compliance requirements with business enablement.
High integrity, structured decision-making approach, and strong documentation discipline.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent analytical skills, negotiation skills, decision making skills are required.

Procurement Manager

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