Procurement Specialist
Nextracker Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chennai • India
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About the role
- Own the full procurement lifecycle from requisition, sourcing, and PO issuance to closure ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with purchasing standards.
- Partner with Planning, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance teams to address BOM variances, material delays, and supplier performance gaps.
- Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for specialized procurement streams such as the OJJO process, ensuring 100% accuracy and adherence to KPIs.
- Facilitate regular coordination meetings with internal teams and suppliers to drive resolution of open items and ensure transparent communication.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery timelines with suppliers to optimize value and strengthen long-term relationships.
- Maintain complete adherence to procurement policies, audit standards, and ERP (NetSuite) documentation accuracy.
- Identify and resolve issues across planning, suppliers, and logistics to minimize business impact and ensure process stability.
- Track supplier past-due items, analyze purchasing metrics, and report performance trends for management review.
- Lead initiatives to streamline procurement processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance operational quality.
- Provide guidance and training to junior analysts, promoting best practices in procurement operations and data management.
Requirements
- Graduate with (4-6) years of experience in procurement operations (P2P process).
- Excellent negotiation and analytical skills with strong business acumen.
- Proven experience in cross-functional coordination and issue resolution.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on process accuracy and compliance.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced MS Excel reporting.
- Experience in vendor management.
- Flexible to work in US time zone.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
procurement operationsP2P processnegotiationanalytical skillsvendor managementadvanced MS Excel reportingBOM analysisKPI adherenceprocess streamliningdata management
Soft skills
business acumencross-functional coordinationissue resolutioncommunicationstakeholder managementdetail-orientedprocess accuracycomplianceguidancetraining