Manager PPL
Mahindra Group · Posted Oct 10
Automotive, farm equipment, information technology, financial services, and hospitality services
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About the role
The role sits within Mahindra Group's project procurement function, overseeing strategic sourcing and purchasing activities for specific company projects. It operates at a strategic, project-specific level, aligning vendor management with project milestones while mitigating supply chain risks across materials, equipment, and services. The Project Procurement Lead owns project sourcing strategy, tender and contract management, supplier and stakeholder management, cost control, compliance, and procurement performance tracking.
What you will do
- Develop and execute comprehensive project procurement plans, timelines, and contracting strategies aligned with project stage-gates and baselines.
- Lead the end-to-end RFI/RFP/RFQ processes.
- Draft, negotiate, and finalize high-value vendor contracts, ensuring favorable commercial terms, pricing, and robust risk mitigation.
- Function as the primary liaison between internal project teams (Engineering, Finance, Project Management) and third-party vendors.
- Resolve contractual variations, delays, or performance discrepancies.
- Collaborate closely with Cost Managers to monitor expenditures against budgets.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and map out financial risks or market cost trend opportunities.
- Ensure all procurement transactions adhere strictly to legal frameworks, corporate governance, and ethical supply chain standards.
- Establish, track, and report on project-specific procurement KPIs.
- Maintain accurate records of item delivery speeds, quality, and vendor compliance rates.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, with specific experience managing project-based or capital-expenditure (CapEx) sourcing.
- Proficient with ERP software (e.g., SAP), advanced Excel, and supplier management software.
- Strong contract law understanding, cross-functional leadership, and exceptional negotiation skills.
- Professional certifications like CIPS, CPSM, or PMP are highly preferred.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group is a multinational conglomerate federation of companies with a presence across more than 20 industries globally. The group holds leadership positions in utility vehicles, farm equipment, information technology, and financial services. Driven by its core purpose to enable people to Rise, Mahindra operates across over 100 countries.
- Industry
- Conglomerate
- Company size
- 327000+ employees
- Founded
- 1945-10-02
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman
Group CEO & Managing Director
Group Chief Financial Officer
Group Chief Technology Officer
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