Assistant Procurement Manager

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Job Description – Assistant Procurement Manager Position: Procurement Manager Location: Bangalore (Bommanahalli) Industry: Printing, Gifting, Manufacturing Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Procurement Manager to oversee strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost control for our raw materials, packaging, and equipment. The ideal candidate will ensure a seamless supply chain while optimizing costs, maintaining quality standards, and driving sustainability. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Sourcing Analyze business needs and market trends in the printing, paper, gifting, and manufacturing industries. Develop and implement sourcing strategies (local vs global sourcing, raw material diversification, sustainable sourcing). Identify and pre-qualify potential suppliers for key materials such as paper, packaging, printing equipment, and gift items. Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements, ensuring cost efficiency and sustainability. Vendor Management Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, particularly with specialized material providers. Define and monitor supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, material quality, compliance). Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews, focusing on quality and environmental standards. Cost Control & Budgeting Develop procurement budgets aligned with production targets and market trends. Track spending and analyze cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchasing, supplier negotiations, and waste reduction. Implement cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality or production timelines. Risk Management & Compliance Identify and mitigate risks such as supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and raw material shortages. Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and sustainability regulations, particularly for environmentally sensitive materials. Maintain and update supplier contracts, securing fallback suppliers for critical materials. Operational Efficiency Manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring timely material availability in sync with production schedules. Implement procurement automation tools for tracking raw material consumption, reordering, and supplier performance. Work closely with production and warehouse teams to minimize waste and operational downtime. Performance Monitoring & Reporting Define key procurement KPIs, including cost savings, supplier reliability, and quality standards. Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and cost efficiency to align with business needs. Prepare and present regular performance reports with insights on cost trends, savings, and procurement improvements. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field. Proven experience in procurement, preferably in the printing, packaging, or manufacturing industry. Strong negotiation, analytical, and cost-control skills. Experience with supplier management, contract negotiations, and risk assessment. Proficiency in procurement software and automation tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. We Recommend You Read This About Us We are India's largest print-on-demand and gifting company with a vision to be the world’s largest. We are a team of 800+ and have been in the industry for 19 years. Our 28 retail stores across 6 cities, website (Printo.in), and enterprise sales team service more 1 Million+ customers across India. Large enterprises like Google & Accenture, creators, and consumers today work with us to deliver their customized gifts globally, event/marketing collaterals, and brand swag. We are aiming to grow profitably while reaching new markets and improving our services for customers. Printo also has India's largest wedding album design & production company - Canvera.com. A well-known name across the photography industry in India, Canvera has 1 lakh+ photographers signed up and using the platform. Why join Printo? We are growing fast by creating new products and entering new markets. We cannot do this alone. And so, we are looking to hire inquisitive, passionate people to be part of the journey. Unlike a startup or an enterprise, we guarantee you that what we offer is a sustainable but high-growth opportunity, where you will learn new things everyday and solve challenging business problems along with a motivated team. To top it, our culture is radically transparent, and focussed on employee happiness. This is highlighted by our commitment to a great working environment, and the fact that our average employee age in the company is nearly 5 years. Skills: supplier performance,printing,strategic sourcing,negotiation,stakeholder management,management,manufacturing,analytical skills,sourcing,procurement software,supply chain management,materials,procurement,supply chain,cost control,vendor management Show more Show less