Assistant Manager - CPC (Furniture & IT)

The Procurement Manager Civil Interior and Finishes is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials and services required for civil, interior, and finishing works in alignment with project timelines, cost budgets, and quality standards. The role involves vendor development, contract management, and coordination with project teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with specifications.

Key Responsibilities (KRA):

1. Strategic Procurement:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for civil, interior, and finishing packages for PAN India Retail Stores.
• Participate in pre-budgeting of procurement costs and assist in value engineering.
• Development of new / alternate / substitute materials for cost optimization.
• Associates with OEMs for basic rate finalization for high valued items.
• End to end closures for all civil, interior, and finishing packages for PAN India Retail Stores.

2. Vendor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified vendors and subcontractors.
• Maintain an approved vendor database with performance ratings.
• Conduct regular audits and performance reviews of vendors.
• New vendor development and rate contracting for entire civil, interior, and finishing items.

3. Material Sourcing & Ordering:

• Source materials like cement, steel, gypsum boards, aluminum sections, tiles, marbles, paints, false ceiling materials, wooden finishes, and modular furniture.
• Float inquiries, obtain quotations, conduct techno-commercial evaluations, and finalize orders.
• Release Purchase Orders (POs) as per project needs and BOQs.

4. Negotiation & Cost Control:

• Negotiate prices, delivery terms, and payment terms with vendors.
• Track cost savings and implement cost-control initiatives without compromising quality.

5. Project Coordination:

• Liaise with project execution teams, consultants, and contractors for material and subcontracting requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and services to meet site requirements.
• Assist in resolving procurement-related site issues.

6. Contract & Compliance Management:

• Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts including terms, timelines, and penalty clauses.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company policies for procurement activities.

7. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain documentation of RFQs, POs, delivery notes, and invoices.
• Generate procurement reports including MIS, vendor performance, and material consumption trends.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Procurement cost savings (% vs budget)
• On-time delivery rate
• Vendor performance score
• Reduction in procurement cycle time
• Compliance with company policies and documentation standards

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering / Construction Management; MBA (Supply Chain) preferred
• Strong knowledge of interior and civil finishing materials and services
• Hands-on experience in SAP / ERP procurement modules
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and vendors simultaneously

Let me know if youd like this tailored to a specific industry (e.g. Jewellery, Hospitality, Corporate interiors, Real estate, etc.).