Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Procurement

Job Title: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Procurement

Department: Procurement & Supply Chain
Reporting To: Senior Manager / Head – Procurement

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Procurement will play a critical role in managing the end-to-end procurement function for a dynamic logistics organization. This role combines strategic sourcing, vendor management, cost optimization, and operational execution to ensure seamless supply of goods and services across transportation, warehousing, and allied logistics operations. The incumbent will act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and vendors, driving efficiency, compliance, and value creation in procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and operational requirements.
• Lead vendor identification, selection, evaluation, and onboarding processes.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for high-value and critical categories, including fleet management, fuel, transport contracts, warehouse equipment, and logistics consumables.

Vendor & Contract Management:

• Negotiate contracts, service agreements, and long-term vendor partnerships to ensure cost competitiveness and quality standards.
• Monitor vendor performance, SLAs, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, risk mitigation, and value engineering.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee day-to-day procurement operations including RFQs, RFPs, purchase orders, approvals, and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with operations, warehouse, finance, and legal teams to ensure seamless procurement processes.
• Track procurement timelines, delivery schedules, and resolve supply chain issues proactively.

Financial & Reporting Oversight:

• Manage procurement budgets, forecasts, and expenditure analysis.
• Prepare detailed procurement MIS, cost analysis reports, and dashboards for senior management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement spend.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Mentor, guide, and monitor procurement team members to achieve departmental goals.
• Serve as a key point of contact for cross-functional teams on procurement-related matters.
• Support audits, compliance checks, and implementation of procurement policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Manager – Procurement & Supply Chain : 7–12 years of experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations, with expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and process optimization.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/SRM systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba preferred).
• Proven track record in cost optimization, procurement planning, and vendor performance management.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Advanced negotiation, vendor management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, financial, and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex procurement processes in fast-paced logistics environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with focus on continuous improvement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person