Assistant Manager

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement savings and cost avoidance
• Procurement turnaround time
• Contract management
• Compliance with procurement policy
• Reduction in emergency purchases

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in Procurement/Supply Chain Management will be an advantage.

Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in procurement/purchasing, preferably within an IT/ITES, corporate office, shared services, BPO, or other service-sector environment.
• Strong experience in Admin, Facilities, General Procurement, Vendor Management, and Service Procurement.
• Experience managing service contracts, AMCs, facility vendors, and administrative procurement categories.
• Experience working with ERP/procurement systems is preferred.

Required Skills

• Administrative procurement
• Vendor sourcing and development
• Commercial negotiation
• Contract and AMC management
• Cost analysis and cost optimization
• Vendor performance management
• Purchase order management
• Procurement MIS and reporting
• MS Excel and data analysis
• ERP/procurement systems
• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving and follow-up skills

Overall Objective

To ensure cost-effective, timely, compliant, and high-quality procurement of administrative goods and services, enabling smooth workplace operations and an efficient employee experience across the organization's IT/ITES facilities.