**DESCRIPTION** Leads procurement change management initiatives across the Source-to-Pay lifecycle by managing multiple projects, guiding supplier-related changes, and leading a team of specialists to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely execution of procurement updates while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Project & Change Management + Lead multiple procurement change management projects from initiation to closure, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met. + Facilitate project planning with internal stakeholders to define scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and performance goals. + Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation using standard project management tools. + Identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful delivery. + Track project performance, monitor timelines, and communicate status updates to project sponsors and stakeholders. + Ensure accurate and timely execution of procurement attribute updates including RFQs, PO price changes, supplier master data updates, and supplier capability assessments. Team Leadership & Development + Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Procurement Change Management Specialists. + Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus. + Assign resources effectively, guide team members through project stages, and provide developmental feedback. + Model strong leadership behaviors including integrity, resilience, and customer-centric decision-making. Supplier & Cross-Functional Management + Guide supplier assessments, capability analysis, performance reviews, and compliance alignment. + Oversee supplier-side change initiatives including process improvements, compliance updates, and operational transitions. + Act as an escalation point to resolve supplier and cross-functional conflicts with minimal disruption. + Partner closely with procurement, finance, quality, engineering, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution. Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement + Maintain project documentation, databases, and records. + Document and share supplier review outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices across teams. + Use analytical and quality tools to identify risks, improvement opportunities, and sustainable solutions. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Competencies (One-Line Explanations)** + **Financial Acumen:** Applies understanding of financial indicators to make sound business and project decisions. + **Values Differences:** Leverages diverse perspectives and cultures to strengthen team and organizational outcomes. + **Business Insight:** Uses knowledge of business operations and market dynamics to drive organizational goals. + **Communicates Effectively:** Delivers clear, tailored messages to diverse stakeholders across multiple channels. + **Customer Focus:** Builds strong relationships and delivers solutions that meet internal and external customer needs. + **Manages Complexity:** Effectively navigates complex, ambiguous, and high-volume information to solve problems. + **Manages Conflict:** Resolves conflicts constructively while minimizing disruption and maintaining relationships. + **Plans and Aligns:** Prioritizes and aligns work to meet commitments and organizational objectives. + **Project Issue & Risk Management:** Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks and issues to ensure positive project outcomes. + **Project Resource Management:** Plans and manages headcount and expenses to utilize resources effectively. + **Project Schedule Management:** Manages project timelines to ensure completion within agreed schedules. + **Project Scope Management:** Ensures all required work is completed while preventing scope creep. **Work Details** + **Work Location:** IOC + **Shift Timing:** Afternoon Shift (12:30 PM – 9:30 PM IST) + **Working Mode:** Hybrid **QUALIFICATIONS** **Qualifications** **Education** + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or equivalent discipline. + Master’s degree preferred (MBA, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field). **Certifications (Preferred)** + PMP, CPSM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent leadership / project management certifications. **Skills and Experience** + 8–10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or supplier management. + Proven experience leading teams in procurement change management or transformation roles. + Strong hands-on expertise in RFQs, PO price updates, supplier master data changes, and supplier capability assessments. + End-to-end experience with Source-to-Pay processes including supplier onboarding, contract management, and purchase order lifecycle. + Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage supplier relationships effectively. + Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. **Job** Purchasing **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** On-site with Flexibility **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2424228 **Relocation Package** No **100% On-Site** No