Corporate Procurement

The corporate procurement department requests authorization to recruit one full-time assistant manager, corporate procurement as procurement operations expanded across indirect spend, corporate services and technical infrastructure, current staffing capacity has reached an operational ceiling 
The role is responsible for managing daily procurement activities, leading supplier negotiations, maintaining compliance, and ensuring close collaboration with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management
Supervise daily purchasing activities, allocate requisitions, and monitor team workflow velocity to achieve timely execution.
Direct and mentor the procurement team, managing individual workloads, performance appraisals, and professional development.

Sourcing & Negotiation
Lead competitive tendering, evaluate complex proposals, and negotiate pricing, commercial conditions, and payment terms.
Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to align procurement strategies with broader business goals.

Vendor & Contract Management
Track supplier performance metrics, conduct periodic vendor reviews, and manage service-level agreements to maintain high partner standards.

Compliance & Audit Readiness
Uphold documentation compliance, verify statutory records, and monitor internal processes to maintain audit readiness and adherence to procurement policies.
Execute all procurement activities in strict compliance with the corporate procurement policy, maintaining professional ethics and integrity.

Technical Skills:

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management 
• Vendor Management & Performance 
• Contract Negotiation and Management
• Tendering & Bid Evaluation (RFP, RFQ)
• Financial Analysis & Cost Control (TCO)
• Supply Chain Planning & PO Management

• Systems: Oracle,Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

   

• 8 to 10 years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain operations or strategic sourcing
• A minimum of two years in a senior, team-lead or supervisory role, showcasing the ability to guide and review the work of junior buyers and procurement executives.

• Bachelor's Degree: Required in supply chain management or business administration or finance or  accounting, engineering

   

Soft Skills:

• Commercial Negotiation
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Supervision & Mentoring
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Fluent in English and Hindi; Kannada proficiency is an added advantage

Flexible to work from any location within India based on business requirements.