Procurement Lead- Opex

Role Overview: You will be responsible for managing Opex procurement for warehouse and dark store operations. Your role will involve developing and executing sourcing strategies to ensure cost and process efficiency. Additionally, you will evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure service level agreements are met. Collaboration with warehouse operations, legal, and finance teams will be crucial, along with identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality. Tracking market trends and input cost dynamics to inform procurement decisions will also be part of your responsibilities. Ensuring compliance with internal controls and procurement policies is key to this role. Key Responsibilities: - Manage Opex procurement for warehouse and dark store operations - Develop and execute sourcing strategies for cost and process efficiency - Evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure service level agreements - Collaborate with warehouse operations, legal, and finance teams - Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality - Track market trends and input cost dynamics for procurement decisions - Ensure compliance with internal controls and procurement policies Qualifications Required: - 4-8 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably in warehousing/FMCG/logistics - Strong negotiation and vendor management skills - Analytical mindset with ability to work on cost optimization and budget controls - Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume environments - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities - Proven track record of driving process improvements and cost efficiencies Additional Details: Our client is a leading player in the fast-growing quick commerce and hyperlocal fulfillment sector, utilizing technology and data-driven processes to optimize supply chain and last-mile delivery operations. With a dynamic and innovative work culture, they prioritize efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction. If you have any further questions or need more information, please feel free to contact Rishabh Shivhare.,