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Project Management Office – Strategy & Governance - Procurement & Supply Chain Management India

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In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
Serve as the central PMO for procurement and supply chain transformations, establishing governance, aligning global stakeholders, stabilizing operations during transitions (including hypercare), coordinating procurement execution and supplier asset transfers, and driving change, compliance, documentation, and rapid issue resolution to ensure business continuity and supply stability.
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The role serves as the central coordination, governance, and execution interface for complex procurement and supply chain transformation initiatives (e.g., carve-outs, transitions, and large-scale projects).

It ensures:

  • Seamless execution of procurement processes
  • Structured transition and handover of responsibilities
  • Stable operations during transition (including hypercare phase)
  • Strong governance, compliance, and stakeholder alignment across entities

The position plays a critical role in maintaining business continuity, supply stability, and operational efficiency during transformation programs.

Responsibilities

1. Project Coordination & Governance

  • Act as the central PMO for procurement & supply chain governance projects
  • Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and tracking mechanisms
  • Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams (Procurement, NPD, SCM, SQD, Finance, IT, Sales) 
  • Monitor progress, risks, dependencies, and escalations

2. Stakeholder & Interface Management

  • Serve as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure controlled communication channels and governance discipline
  • Manage coordination across global stakeholders (e.g., multi-entity environments)

3. Process & Operations Stabilization (Hypercare)

  • Establish and standardize procurement & SCM processes
  • Support training and knowledge transfer initiatives
  • Provide structured hypercare support post-transition
  • Identify operational gaps and drive quick resolution
  • Ensure uninterrupted procurement and supply chain operations

4. Procurement & Supply Chain Execution Support

  • Coordinate & Track procurement & supply chain activities & responsibilities
  • Support contracting, ordering, and pricing coordination
  • Manage supplier-related assets (e.g., toolings, transfers) 

5. Change & Compliance Management

  • Drive change management and implementation
  • Ensure adherence to governance frameworks 
  • Maintain documentation, reporting, and audit readiness 
Qualifications

Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business (MBA preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience in Procurement / New Parts Development / Supply Chain / Project Management / Governance
  • Experience in transformation or transition projects (preferred) 

Key Competencies

  • Strong stakeholder management & communication skills
  • Ability to work in ambiguous, high-change environments
  • Structured thinking and attention to detail
  • High ownership and accountability
  • Ability to drive outcomes without direct authority
  • Strong problem-solving and escalation management capability 

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