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As the Senior Manager - Procurement at Prozo, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading purchasing operations across India. Your role will involve managing all aspects of purchasing for administrative and corporate expenditures, including the procurement of packaging, housekeeping, and consumables on a pan-India basis for the corporate office and warehouses. It is crucial to develop procurement strategies and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations. You will have the opportunity to interact extensively with senior stakeholders, fostering trust and facilitating seamless purchasing operations across the organization. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing purchasing strategies that align with Prozo's overall business objectives, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities, overseeing the procurement of packaging, housekeeping, and consumables across all locations in India, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, leading and mentoring a team of purchasing professionals, conducting regular market analysis, collaborating with other departments, continuously evaluating and improving purchasing processes, and preparing and presenting regular reports on purchasing activities to senior management. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's or higher degree in business administration or a related field, at least 7 years of experience in procurement with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role, a deep understanding of procurement processes, vendor management, and cost optimization strategies, proven experience in leading and managing teams, excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical abilities, and a background in Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and supply chain management will be preferred. Working at Prozo offers you a high-impact role with the opportunity to drive significant changes across Pan-India operations, the chance to work with a dynamic and innovative team passionate about revolutionizing the supply chain industry, a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized, and opportunities for professional growth and development, including direct interactions with senior leadership. If you are passionate about working at Prozo and have the relevant experience, please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your experience and achievements related to warehousing, logistics, and technology-driven supply chain solutions. Prozo is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.,