Procurement Team Lead

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, from vendor identification and contract negotiation to delivery and performance monitoring.
Supervise and support junior procurement team members, ensuring clear task allocation, performance management, and continuous development.
Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and long-term partnerships.
Continuously evaluate suppliers for quality, reliability, compliance, and value-for-money.
Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while promoting supplier diversity and sustainability practices.
Collaborate closely with internal teams (Finance & Accounting, Battery Systems, Commercial, Customer Experience, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Supply Chain) to anticipate and meet operational needs.
Ensure strict compliance with Dodai’s procurement policies, ethical standards, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Identify and implement cost-saving and process optimization initiatives across procurement functions.
Review and approve supplier invoices by matching them with purchase orders and delivery records.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of weekly and monthly procurement reports.
Maintain detailed records of purchases, supplier information, logistics data, and pricing for easy access and auditing.
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.
Perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
About You
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
3+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain management, with some team leadership exposure preferred.
Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, logistics coordination, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.
Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage high-value contracts.
Experience working with ERP systems and procurement digital tools.
Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
High level of efficiency, integrity, accountability, and ability to manage teams effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or mobility sectors.
Experience in using communication and project management tools like Whatsapp, Slack, Trello, Google apps, etc
Experience in a startup or fast-scaling environment.