{"id":3433656,"url":"https://alion.io/job/staples-india-procurement-specialist","title":"Procurement Specialist","company":{"id":4441822,"name":"Staples India Business Innovation Hub","domain":"staplesindia.in","url":"https://alion.io/company/staples-india","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"services","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Zoho Recruit","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":37,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-11-03T05:54:40Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Chennai, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":7500,"max_usd":15500,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":9},"experience_years_min":4,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-17T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-17","last_verified_at":"2026-11-03T11:58:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":47,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":47},"description":"About the Role We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support the organization across sourcing, supplier management, procurement operations and spend optimization. The role will be responsible for managing procurement activities from understanding business requirements through supplier identification, sourcing, negotiation, purchase execution and ongoing supplier coordination. The individual will work closely with business stakeholders, Finance, Operations, Legal, Logistics, and suppliers to ensure that goods and services are procured efficiently, competitively and in line with established policies and business requirements. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capability with commercial awareness and execution discipline. They should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, resolving supplier or stakeholder issues, and identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, process efficiency and compliance. Key Responsibilities - Procurement & SourcingManage procurement activities across assigned categories, ensuring requirements are clearly understood and fulfilled within agreed timelines.\nSupport and execute sourcing activities, including supplier identification, RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, bid analysis, commercial evaluation and supplier selection.\nConduct market and supplier research to identify competitive sourcing opportunities, alternative suppliers and potential supply risks.\nEvaluate supplier proposals based on commercial terms, quality, capability, lead times, service levels and overall business value.\nSupport negotiations with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.\nCoordinate the procurement of lifecycle from sourcing and approval through purchase order creation, delivery and closure.\nEnsure procurement decisions are aligned with organizational policies, delegated authorities and compliance requirements. Spend & Cost Management\nAnalyze procurement spending to identify savings opportunities, demand patterns, supplier concentration and areas for better spend control.\nMonitor pricing and commercial trends within assigned categories and provide insights to support sourcing decisions.\nIdentify opportunities for consolidation, competitive bidding, demand optimization and supplier rationalization.\nTrack savings and procurement benefits and maintain appropriate reporting for leadership.\nSupport initiatives designed to improve procurement efficiency and maximize value from supplier relationships. Supplier Management\nDevelop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and service providers.\nMonitor supplier performance against agreed commercial, quality, delivery and service expectations.\nCoordinate periodic supplier reviews and track agreed actions through to closure.\nAddress supplier issues, commercial disputes and service concerns in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.\nSupport supplier onboarding, documentation, due diligence and ongoing supplier data maintenance.\nIdentify and communicate potential supply, pricing or service risks and support appropriate mitigation actions. Stakeholder Management\nPartner with business teams to understand requirements and translate them into appropriate procurement approaches.\nAct as a procurement point of contact for stakeholders across functions and provide guidance on sourcing, supplier selection and purchasing processes.\nBuild strong working relationships with Finance, Legal, Operations, Logistics, Technology and other relevant teams.\nManage competing stakeholder requirements while maintaining procurement standards and timelines.\nCommunicate procurement recommendations, commercial considerations and potential risks clearly to stakeholders. Procurement Operations & Systems\nEnsure purchase orders, supplier records, contracts, catalogues and other procurement information are maintained accurately.\nSupport the administration and ongoing effectiveness of procurement platforms and buying channels.\nMonitor procurement transactions to identify process gaps, exceptions or compliance issues.\nHelp improve catalogue content, supplier information and user access to enable a smoother purchasing experience.\nMaintain accurate procurement records and reports to support audits, management reviews and business decision-making.\nWork with technology and process teams to identify opportunities for automation and improved procurement workflows. Process Improvement\nIdentify inefficiencies within existing procurement processes and recommend practical improvements.\nSupport implementation of procurement policies, tools, technologies and standard operating practices.\nContribute to projects focused on automation, process simplification, compliance and user experience.\nDevelop and maintain appropriate process documentation, trackers and performance measures.\nShare best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function. Reporting & Analytics\nPrepare regular procurement reports covering spend, supplier performance, savings, sourcing activity and process metrics.\nAnalyze procurement data to identify trends, exceptions and opportunities for improvement.\nDevelop clear presentations and insights for procurement and business leadership.\nMaintain accurate trackers for sourcing activities, contracts, supplier reviews and key deliverables.\nRequirements Qualifications & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline.\n4-7 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, supply chain or supplier management.\nExperience managing sourcing activities, supplier negotiations and procurement operations.\nStrong understanding of procurement processes, commercial principles and supplier management.\nExperience working with procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa or similar platforms would be an advantage.\nStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with procurement analytics or reporting tools is desirable.\nExperience working in a global organization or supporting stakeholders across multiple geographies would be beneficial. Key Competencies\nCommercial mindset: Understands the financial and business implications of procurement decisions.\nAnalytical thinking: Comfortable working with spend, pricing, supplier and market data to develop meaningful insights.\nNegotiation: Able to engage suppliers confidently and work towards mutually beneficial commercial outcomes.\nStakeholder management: Builds credibility with business partners and manages differing priorities effectively.\nProblem solving: Approaches supplier, process and operational challenges with a structured and practical mindset.\nOwnership: Takes responsibility for commitments and drives activities through to completion.\nAttention to detail: Maintains accuracy across commercial information, contracts, purchase transactions and reporting.\nExecution focus: Able to manage multiple sourcing and operational activities while meeting deadlines.\nAdaptability: Comfortable operating in an environment where priorities and business requirements can change.\n• Collaboration: Works effectively across procurement and wider business teams. 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