Procurement Executive

Designcafe is hring Procurement Executive (Bangalore)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company: Design Caf (GSE Commerce Pvt. Ltd.)

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 2-5 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Details

Design Caf is a leading home interior design company specializing in end-to-end interior solutions, including modular kitchens, wardrobes, furniture, and complete home interiors.

Corporate Office:

2nd Floor, No. 25, 15th Cross Road, Next to Ramakrishna Hospital, Above Decathlon, Jayanagar 1st Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Executive to manage sourcing, purchasing, vendor coordination, and timely delivery of materials required for interior projects and manufacturing operations.

The candidate will be responsible for vendor management, quotation comparison, price negotiation, purchase order processing, delivery tracking, and ensuring that materials meet the required quality and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day procurement activities for interior projects and manufacturing requirements.

Source materials, products, and services from existing and new vendors.

Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, pricing, lead time, and reliability.

Obtain and compare quotations to ensure competitive pricing.

Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with vendors.

Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) as per approved requirements.

Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials to project sites or manufacturing units.

Track purchase orders and follow up on pending deliveries.

Coordinate with Project, Design, Production, Stores, Finance, and other internal teams for procurement requirements.

Ensure procurement is aligned with project timelines and material specifications.

Verify material specifications, quantities, quality, and delivery timelines before finalizing purchases.

Maintain records of purchase orders, quotations, invoices, vendor details, and procurement documents.

Support vendor onboarding and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.

Monitor vendor performance and resolve issues related to quality, pricing, delays, or shortages.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative vendors/materials.

Coordinate with the Stores/Inventory team to monitor material availability and avoid stock-outs.

Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and approval processes.

Prepare procurement reports and maintain MIS related to purchases and vendor performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.

25 years of experience in Procurement, Purchase, Sourcing, or Supply Chain.

Experience in interior design, modular furniture, construction, manufacturing, or building materials is preferred.

Good knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management.

Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Ability to evaluate and compare commercial quotations.

Good knowledge of MS Excel and procurement MIS.

Strong follow-up and coordination skills.

Ability to manage multiple procurement requirements simultaneously.

Good understanding of material specifications and quality requirements.

Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in procurement of the following will be preferred:

Modular furniture materials

Plywood / MDF / HDHMR

Laminates and veneers

Furniture hardware and accessories

Electrical materials

Plumbing materials

Fittings and fixtures

Home appliances

Interior finishing materials

Key Competencies

Vendor Management

Strategic Sourcing

Price Negotiation

Purchase Order Management

Material Planning

Cost Optimization

Inventory Coordination

Supplier Relationship Management

MIS & Reporting

Communication & Follow-up

Problem Solving

Time Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely procurement and delivery of materials

Procurement cost savings

Vendor performance and reliability

Material quality compliance

Purchase Order accuracy

Reduction in procurement delays

Vendor turnaround time

Effective inventory coordination

Ideal Candidate

A proactive and commercially aware procurement professional with strong vendor management, negotiation, and coordination skills. The ideal candidate should be able to ensure timely material availability, competitive procurement costs, quality compliance, and smooth coordination with project and operations teams.

Kindly share your updated resume.

Interested drop in your CV to radhika.an@designcafe