Associate Lead Supply Chain

Position :  Associate SCM Ops. Lead – GCC Columbia

Reports to : Global Head - GBS

Grade / GJL : As per experience

Date : 19 January’ 2026

Position ID :

Replacement / New : New

Reason :

Responsibilities

UPL is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional for leading and managing end-to-end Supply Chain Management (SCM), Logistics, and Procurement functions within a GCC setup at Columbia. Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the center, leading teams, and driving improvements in processes and service delivery. 

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Leadership:

• Develop and implement global procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including vendor selection, onboarding, contract negotiation, and compliance.
• Establish vendor management policies, SOPs, and control frameworks.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships.

Logistics & Supply Chain Operations:

• Oversee logistics operations including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
• Optimize supply chain networks for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality.
• Implement global logistics standards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, and commercial teams to ensure seamless supply chain execution.

Compliance and Regulatory:

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant local laws and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Staying up to date on changes to regulations and policies.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaising with headquarters or regional management.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
• Communicating effectively with all relevant parties.

Strategic Planning:

• Contributing to the development of strategic plans for the Columbia location.
• Implementing and executing strategic initiatives.
• Monitoring progress and adjusting as needed. 

Experience:

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience of handling Service Delivery
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and English

Any Graduate or master’s degree or professional certification in Finance or Accounting.

Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and English

Requirement:

• A qualified leader to manage the larger team.
• Responsible for supervising, managing and motivating team members.
• Excellence in Stakeholder Management 
• Able to act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration.
• Excellence in MIS & presentation to the management team.
• Decision-making skills.

Stakeholders :

Budget Management :

• Respective Function Heads
• Internal Peers, Global Process Leads
• Stake Holders

According to previous Assignments

Team Size : 10 to 20

Depending on previous experience and our requirement