Procurement Lead

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Lead to join our
startup, an online marketplace for home interior design services. The candidate musthave a strong background in procure-to-pay processes, as well as experience withExcel and Google Sheets. In this role, you will be responsible for managing theprocurement process from sourcing and selecting suppliers to negotiating contractsand managing vendor relationships. You will also be responsible for ensuring thetimely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

Support senior buyers and category managers by analyzing procurement
data and creating structured summaries to drive key sourcing decisions. Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services. Collect and structure unorganized vendor and market data into logicalformats for decision-making on rate cards, vendor selection, and serviceagreements. Conduct benchmarking of vendors on key criteria such as cost, SLA, location-wise performance, asset ownership, and compliance. Manage the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including PR-to-PO conversion,invoice processing, and payment reconciliation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, IT, CAPEX, and OPEXfunctions) to understand and address category-specific procurement needs. Build and maintain a strong supplier base through regular evaluation,performance tracking, and improvement initiatives. Ensure accurate documentation of procurement activities, including contracts,rate cards, POs, and invoices. Monitor procurement performance metrics and generate data-driven insightsto improve efficiency and reduce costs. Work with the Finance team to support procurement budgeting, forecasting,and spend optimization efforts. Identify cost-saving opportunities through historical spend analysis, vendorrationalization, and negotiation support. Use Excel and Google Sheets proficiently for data cleaning, dashboarding,and advanced procurement analytics. Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, savingsachieved, and supplier KPIs to senior management.

Contribute to continuous process improvement in procurement operations and
sourcing analytics.Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, ora related field. 5+ years of experience in procurement, analytics, or vendoroperations—preferably in a startup, e-commerce, or digital-first environment. Strong understanding of the procure-to-pay lifecycle and experience insupporting functional buying categories such as Marketing, IT, CAPEX, andOPEX. Proven ability to structure and analyze large volumes of rawprocurement/vendor data. Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets; experience in pivot tables,lookups, charts, and conditional summaries. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of vendor evaluation models, cost benchmarking, andcompliance tracking.