Careers

Summary: 

The Procurement Excellence Specialist drives the continuous improvement across procurement processes and policies. This role will focus on transforming procurement operations through the application of Total Quality Management (TQM), implementation of audit findings, process standardization, compliance tracking, and performance enhancements across various cross functional teams. The individual will act as the bridge b/w audit observations and corrective action implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Audit Findings & CAPA Implementation

• Transformation of procurement audit findings into actionable corrective/preventive measures (CAPA).

• Maintain and track a CAPA register with responsibility assignment and closure timelines.

• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) sessions for recurring procurement gaps and develop permanent solutions.

• Ensure alignment with corporate governance, policy compliance, and internal controls.

2. Procurement Process Improvements

• Analyze procurement lifecycle (PR to PO to GRN to Payment) for inefficiencies and propose improvements.

• Monitor compliance with company procurement checklists, policies, DOA (Delegation of Authority) to ensure proper control.

• Design and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs)

• Identify and eliminate process waste using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

• Identify areas for improvements in procurement and review protocols (Pre-PO release, Vendor Qualification-Onboarding-Evaluation).

• Facilitate awareness programs and training sessions for buyers on policy updates and best practices.

• Collaborate with managers and buyers to streamline all workflows.

4. Data Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze ERP/SAP data to identify trends in procurement delays, price anomalies, repeat orders, advance payments.

• Create performance dashboards (OTIF - On-time In full, PO cycle time, audit compliance score) and track KPIs.

• Develop predictive models to identify procurement risks and recommend early interventions.

5. Digitalization & Automation

• Identify opportunities for digital process automation (checklists, approvals, compliance - alerts).

• Collaborate with IT and ERP teams to implement automation tools and dashboards for procurement monitoring.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business Administration.

- 8–10 years of procurement process improvement experience in the construction industry.

- Strong knowledge of construction procurement categories, processes, and policies.

- Familiarity with SAP / ERP procurement modules and procurement audit systems.

- Certified Procurement Auditor (Preferred)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean Certification 

- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 31000 knowledge 

- Strong command of SAP, Excel, Power BI, and procurement analytics tools

- Excellent skills for SOP and policy writing

- Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration