Indirect Procurement - Manpower & Admin Services

Job Description

Job Title: Indirect Procurement Assistant Manager – Manpower & Admin Services Location: Bangalore (with multi-office oversight) Reports To: Lead Indirect Opex Key Responsibilities Manpower Procurement: Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations, and compliance for outsourced staffing, facility management, and support services. Contract Management: Handle procurement contracts, including drafting, negotiations, renewals, and ensuring adherence to legal and compliance standards. Contractual Manpower: Manage sourcing and procurement of fixed-term workforce, ensuring efficiency in staffing while optimizing costs. Project-Based Manpower: Support hiring and procurement of workforce for specific business projects, ensuring timely availability of skilled personnel. Ad Hoc Manpower Requirements: Respond to urgent or temporary workforce needs through strategic supplier engagement and rapid procurement processes. Administrative Procurement: Source office supplies, IT peripherals, facility maintenance, travel services, and other business essentials. Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring service quality, cost-effectiveness, and contract fulfillment. MIS & Dashboarding: Develop and maintain procurement dashboards for tracking spend analysis, contract status, vendor performance, and manpower allocation. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize MIS reports to drive cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and strategic procurement actions. Performance Monitoring: Implement analytics-driven KPIs for procurement efficiency and vendor management. Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities across indirect procurement categories to ensure fiscal efficiency. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure procurement practices align with regulatory requirements and company policies. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Admin, and Finance teams to synchronize procurement strategies with business needs. Process Improvement: Implement best practices, automation, and strategic sourcing initiatives for enhanced procurement efficiency. Qualifications & Skills Experience: 5–10 years in indirect procurement, preferably in manpower and administrative services. Education: Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related fields. Skills: Strong negotiation, contract management, vendor handling, analytical, and communication skills. MIS & Analytics: Proficiency in dashboard tools like Power BI, Tableau, and advanced Excel for reporting and insights. Tools: Experience with procurement software (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, etc.). Show more Show less