Analyst - Indirect Procurement

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Manager – Indirect Procurement Centralization to lead and manage the centralization of the procurement function across Mahindra group companies. This is a critical role that involves working closely with senior leadership, key functional leaders, and other stakeholders to drive efficiency, optimize spend, and ensure compliance within procurement processes.
The ideal candidate will have a strong consulting background with procurement experience, demonstrating expertise in data analysis, process streamlining, policy enforcement, communication management, and driving change. You will oversee and provide leadership to ensure successful implementation and adoption of centralized procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
•    Procurement Centralization: Collaborate with senior leadership and functional leaders to centralize procurement activities across the group companies, ensuring consistent processes, cost-saving opportunities, and compliance with company policies.
•    Spend Cube Development: Provide necessary support in developing a comprehensive spend cube across all indirect spend categories and group companies.
•    Spend Analysis: Analyze and interpret complex spend data to identify opportunities for centralization, cost optimization, and better procurement practices.
•    Process & Policy Management: Ensure proper understanding and adherence to procurement processes and policies, implementing changes as necessary.
•    Training & Change Management: Develop and execute training programs for procurement teams and relevant stakeholders. Lead the communication and change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of the centralized function.
•    Reporting & Analytics: Regularly track and report on procurement performance, spend data, savings initiatives, and centralization progress. Develop and maintain procurement metrics and dashboards to track performance and drive decision-making. 
•    Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders across different business units to drive alignment and ensure successful implementation.
•    Presentation: Prepare and present regular updates, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior leadership.

Experience

Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in procurement, with significant experience in managing indirect categories.

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering / science / commerce / business administration
Master’s degree in management / operations / supply chain management 

General Requirements

Core Skills 
Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, problem solving, communication, presentation, influencing skills, project management