Site Lead - Procurement Ops (Semiconductor Fab)

Company and Business :

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India's first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

P2P Operations Management

• Lead and manage the complete P2P cycle-PR creation, approvals, PO issuance, GRN, invoice processing, and payments.
• Ensure adherence to timelines to avoid project delays, material shortages, and payment escalations.
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvements.

2. Category Management

• Oversee procurement and P2P activities for:
• Construction & Project Capex
• Indirect procurement including IT hardware, software, and services
• Equipment, tools, and machinery
• Raw materials, consumables, spares
• Ensure category specific compliance, documentation, and contract adherence.

3. People & Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead the site P2P team, ensuring capability building, performance management, and strong cross functional collaboration.
• Partner closely with Project, Finance, Engineering, IT, Operations, Planning, and Corporate Procurement teams.
• Manage supplier interactions related to P2P, invoicing, and payments.

4. Systems, Controls & Compliance

• Own the effective use of ERP/Ariba/SAP and P2P tools at the site.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements, internal controls, and DoA guidelines.
• Oversee accurate documentation for all procurement and payment processes.
• Drive adoption of digital procurement tools and standardized processes.

5. Supplier Engagement & Issue Resolution

• Ensure timely resolution of supplier queries related to POs, invoices, and payments.
• Drive vendor performance improvement and ensure timely closure of open GRNs and unmatched invoices.
• Support onboarding and training of suppliers on P2P processes and platforms.

6. Governance, Reporting & Analytics

• Publish periodic P2P health reports-aging, GRN pendency, overdue payments, PO cycle time, compliance metrics.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing visibility into procurement and payment pipelines.
• Conduct regular governance reviews with site leadership and central procurement.

7. Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce cycle times.
• Lead automation, digitization, and simplification initiatives.
• Enable standard operating procedures (SOPs), best practices, and training for cross functional teams.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10-15+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or P2P functions.
• Strong exposure to construction, capex, indirect, IT, and equipment/materials procurement.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and procurement platforms (Ariba preferred).
• Proven leadership in cross functional environments and large scale operations.

Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.