Ridhira Group - Head - Procurement

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Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with the companys business goals for real estate projects, retail products, and related categories.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process including vendor identification, selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance management.
• Establish procurement policies, processes, and systems to ensure efficient, transparent, and cost-effective sourcing.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure consistent supply, quality, and competitive pricing.
• Lead procurement planning in coordination with project teams, operations, design, and finance departments to ensure timely availability of materials and services.
• Monitor procurement budgets, analyze cost-saving opportunities, and ensure compliance with budgetary controls.
• Develop long-term sourcing strategies for key categories like construction materials, interiors, furniture, fixtures, and retail-related inventories.
• Manage procurement risks by evaluating suppliers' financial health, delivery performance, and quality benchmarks.
• Implement technology-driven procurement solutions, ERP systems, and dashboards to improve procurement efficiency.
• Ensure legal compliance in all supplier contracts and procurement activities.
• Regularly report procurement performance, cost savings, supplier scorecards, and procurement KPIs to top management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
  

• Proven track record of handling procurement for large-scale residential/commercial projects or high-volume retail operations.
• Strong experience in vendor negotiations, cost control, strategic sourcing, and contract Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, supply chain systems, and contract laws.
• Proficiency in ERP procurement modules (SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and vendors simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  

Preferred Exposure

• Sourcing and procurement of construction materials, MEP supplies, furniture, and fixtures.
• Knowledge of sustainable and quality procurement standards.
  

Key Attributes

• Strong leadership with a strategic mindset.
• Commercially astute and highly organized.
• Ethical, transparent, and process-oriented.
• Ability to drive innovation in procurement processes.