Senior Procurement Delivery Leader - Chennai

Role: Senior Manager (Procurement)
Location: Chennai (Sholinganallur)
Shift: 5:00 PM onwards
Grade: C2
Industry: Mining Business
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager - Procurement Delivery to lead procurement operations and drive delivery excellence for a global mining client. This role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in procurement operations, stakeholder management, team leadership, process transformation, and end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Delivery & Operations
Lead end-to-end procurement operations and ensure achievement of contractual SLAs, KPIs, quality, compliance, and productivity targets.
Manage large-scale procurement programs and drive operational excellence across the engagement.
Ensure efficient execution of sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and procurement governance activities.
Source-to-Pay (S2P) Expertise
Demonstrate strong hands-on experience across the entire S2P lifecycle, including:
Requisition Management
RFx Management
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Onboarding
Purchase Order Management
Contract Management
Invoice Processing
Supplier Performance Management
Drive process standardization, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary escalation point for client stakeholders.
Lead governance reviews, operational reviews, QBRs, and performance discussions.
Build strong relationships with client leadership and support business growth initiatives.
Team Leadership
Lead and mentor a procurement operations team.
Preference for candidates currently managing a team size of approximately 40 FTEs or more.
Drive employee engagement, performance management, succession planning, and capability development.
Transformation & Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for procurement transformation, automation, process optimization, and cost savings.
Drive strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency and value realization.
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and best practices.
Desired Candidate Profile
Experience
10+ years of experience in Procurement Operations, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Procurement Outsourcing.
Strong experience managing delivery for large global clients.
Proven expertise in Delivery Management and Procurement Operations.
Experience supporting complex procurement environments with strong governance and stakeholder management.
Functional Expertise
End-to-end Procurement Operations
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Management
Contract Management
Spend Management
Procurement Governance
Delivery Excellence
Client Management
Team Leadership
Process Transformation and Continuous Improvement
Leadership Skills
Strong people management and team development capabilities.
Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate/Post-Graduate degree.
Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or MBA would be an advantage.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned procurement leader with strong delivery management experience, deep understanding of Source-to-Pay processes, proven people leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive operational excellence for a global mining client. Preference will be given to candidates currently managing sizable teams and leading large-scale procurement operations.
Interested candidates are requested to apply on the job posting and share their resume with us. We will connect to discuss the role in detail.

Work arrangement
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