Key Accounts Manager - Procurement

Role & responsibilities

Manage the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle from purchase requisition to payment.

Understand client requirements and identify suitable vendors/suppliers.

Source new vendors and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors.

Float RFQs (Request for Quotations) and collect quotations from multiple suppliers.

Prepare quotation comparison sheets based on price, quality, lead time, payment terms, and other commercial parameters.

Negotiate with vendors to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.

Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth procurement execution.

Manage Purchase Orders (POs) and coordinate with vendors for timely delivery.

Track order status, delivery timelines, and pending requirements.

Resolve issues related to pricing, quality, delivery, invoices, and payments.

Ensure proper coordination between Purchase, Accounts, Operations, and Vendors for invoice processing and payment closure.

Maintain procurement data, vendor records, RFQ details, and MIS reports.

Monitor vendor performance and identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.

Act as the key point of contact for assigned clients/accounts and ensure timely resolution of their procurement requirements

Preferred candidate profile

• 3-8 years of experience in MRO procurement, sourcing, purchase, industrial products, engineering procurement, or indirect procurement.
• Candidates from industrial product distributors, manufacturers, engineering companies, automation companies, automotive/auto-components, electrical/mechanical products, oil & gas, chemicals, power or plant maintenance are preferred.