Title: Procurement Operations Specialist
Business Unit: Asia Pacific
Location: Ballabgarh / India
Pay Grade: E03
Primary Purpose of the Role
You support the Sr. Procurement Operations Lead in managing plant procurement operations at Goodyear India, Ballabgarh.
You ensure manufacturing procurement needs are met while supporting financial and operational goals.
You collaborate closely with Plant Manufacturing, Global Strategic Sourcing, and Global Shared Services to execute procurement activities effectively.
Your Key Responsibilities
You handle day‑to‑day procurement for Indirect Spend (Engineering items, Operating supplies, Services, HR, Admin, Manpower, Facility items).
You support execution of sourcing strategies aligned with global category plans.
You process Purchase Requisitions / Shopping Carts with complete documentation per Procurement Policy.
You ensure timely follow‑up with suppliers for material delivery.
You drive procurement operations–related savings projects across indirect categories.
You work closely with GBS and Global Category Teams to deliver savings and ensure timely support.
You prepare and maintain executive reports for local, regional, and global requirements.
You support supplier development, including creation of new vendor codes and plant waste‑management activities.
You ensure clear, consistent communication across all organizational levels.
Principal Duties & Time Allocation
45% — You manage local Procurement Operations for the Ballabgarh plant, responding to urgent requirements while following procurement guidelines.
20% — You support sourcing strategy execution and lead local contract negotiations based on criticality and complexity.
15% — You maintain effective communication with local leadership and stakeholders.
10% — You identify and develop new suppliers for indirect materials to drive savings.
10% — You identify opportunities for 7‑Step SSP, EST, and FI procurement projects and support team learning.
Your Impact (Quantitative Data)
You manage $15M annual indirect procurement spend.
You work with 300 indirect suppliers.
Who You Interact With
Internal Contacts
Plant Manufacturing Directors / Stakeholders – for operational alignment & continuity.
Procurement Operations Manager, India – for functional guidance.
Global Category Teams – for strategic and data alignment.
External Contacts
Suppliers – for relationship management, development, and negotiations.
Industry Associations / Networks – for benchmarking opportunities.
Reporting
Number
Direct Reports—
Indirect Reports—
Total—
Type of Subordinate (if applicable):
Managers of Others – —
Individual Contributors – —
Other – —
Reports To
TypePosition Title & Grade
FunctionalSr Procurement Operations Lead
Operational—
Peer Positions
Procurement Specialist – E03
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.