Senior Procurement Manager

15 years of strong end-to-end procurement experience

The Senior Manager Procurement is responsible for efficiently managing procurement activities related to administrative and general requirements of the organization. This includes sourcing, negotiating, vendor management, purchase order execution, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The role requires strong coordination with business teams, finance, and vendors to ensure timely procurement and seamless operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Lifecycle Understanding

• Exposure to the

  complete procurement lifecycle

  (from requisition to payment)
• Experience in handling both

  IT and Non-IT categories

  (e.g., admin, marcom, IT services, software, hardware, facilities, etc.)

Sourcing & Bidding Process

• Understanding of

  RFQ/RFP process

• Hands-on experience in

  bid analysis

  ,

  cost analysis

  , and preparing

  comparative statements

• Decision-making ability in selecting suppliers based on price, quality, TAT, and risk factor

Vendor Onboarding & Compliance

• Initiate vendor registration for new suppliers in the ERP Next Tool following procurement guidelines.
• Ensure proper documentation and vendor details are accurately captured within the system.
• Trigger vendor registration links and assist vendors in completing submission processes.
• Validate uploaded documents for completeness and correctness.
• If discrepancies arise, coordinate with vendors for resubmission or necessary corrections.
• Finalize vendor approvals by aligning documentation with company policies and submitting for authorization.
• Supervise vendor registration approval workflows until vendor code generation is successfully completed.

Process Orientation

• Experience in

  SOP/documentation

  for procurement processes
• Familiarity with

  internal controls and audit compliance

  in procurement

Contract Management

• Strong understanding of

  contract lifecycle management

  :
• Drafting, reviewing, and executing contracts
• Monitoring contract validity and timely renewal/closure
• Proactive actions when

  contract/quantity is nearing expiry

• Ability to manage

  risk, SLAs, and escalation points

  through contracts

Attitude & Soft Skills

• Demonstrates

  ownership and accountability

• Strong

  learning mindset

  , openness to feedback
• Exhibits

  speed and agility

  in execution
• Stakeholder management and

  cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree / Business Administration, any certification in Procurement / Supply chain process, or related fields.
• 15+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or vendor management roles in the similar industries.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, legal compliance, and contract execution practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in procurement operations related to administrative and general supplies.
• Must have basic knowledge on Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & interior work
• Strong negotiation & vendor management skills to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Proficiency in ERP tools (ERP Next, SAP, or similar procurement software).
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and sourcing requirements efficiently.
• Knowledge of contract management, NDAs, and compliance policies.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills.
• Detail-oriented approach for tracking purchase orders, invoices, and approvals.