Senior Procurement Manager

Job Description – Senior Procurement Manager / Head of Procurement

Position: Senior Procurement Manager

Experience: Minimum 10+ Years

Qualification: MBA / Post Graduate (preferably in Supply Chain / Operations / Management)

Location: Delhi / Gurgaon – Hybrid

Annual Compensation Range: 15 – 25 Lakhs

Working days : Monday to Saturday with 2nd and 4th Saturday off.

About the Role

We are seeking a experienced procurement professional to establish and lead the procurement function in our organization. The incumbent will be responsible for creating procurement policies, setting up governance structures (including Purchase Committees), implementing ERP-driven processes, and ensuring effective vendor management.

The role requires strong exposure to Infrastructure projects, IT projects, Facility Management, and Service Industry procurement, with proven experience in cost optimisation projects, vendor due diligence, and a reliable vendor network in the education/residential campus sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Establish and manage the Purchase Committee to ensure transparent and structured decision-making.
• Lead strategic sourcing, vendor due diligence, evaluation, negotiations, and contract management.
• Conduct vendor risk assessments, compliance checks, and ensure ethical sourcing practices.
• Drive procurement automation and efficiency through ERP systems.
• Manage procurement across diverse categories, including Infrastructure, IT, Facility Management, Education/Service sector, and Residential Campus requirements.
• Deliver measurable cost optimisation projects without compromising quality or timelines.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, leveraging existing vendor networks in residential campus and school environments.
• Ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Prepare comparative statements/analysis of vendor quotes in Excel for decision-making.

Candidate Profile

• MBA / Post Graduate in Management (specialization in Supply Chain / Operations / Procurement preferred).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive procurement experience with exposure to Infrastructure projects, IT procurement, Facility Management services, and education/residential campus setups.
• Strong expertise in setting up procurement functions, policies, and ERP-driven processes.
• Proven track record of leading cost optimisation projects and executing vendor due diligence.
• Established vendor network for residential campuses, schools, and universities.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills to prepare comparative quotes, cost-benefit analyses, and dashboards.
• Demonstrated success in vendor management, policy governance, and contract compliance.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to set up the procurement function independently and drive transformation.
• Cost optimisation strategies, negotiation techniques, and hands-on delivery of cost reduction projects.