Position: Assistant Manager – Procurement

Reporting To: General Manager – Procurement & Partnerships

Location: Bangalore

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Procurement to manage end-to-end procurement operations for vehicles, spare parts, batteries, consumables, and vendor services across Blive's EV mobility network. The ideal candidate should possess robust negotiation and vendor management skills, ensure timely procurement, optimize costs, and maintain seamless coordination with OEMs, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Planning & Sourcing

- Manage procurement of EVs, batteries, spare parts, accessories, consumables, and operational requirements.
- Forecast procurement requirements based on business demand and inventory levels.
- Raise purchase orders and ensure timely procurement of materials.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements.

2. Vendor Management

- Identify, evaluate, on board, and manage suppliers and OEM partners.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment conditions, and delivery schedules.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure consistent supply and service quality.
- Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews.

3. Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

- Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams to maintain optimum inventory levels.
- Monitor stock availability and minimize stock-outs.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials to hubs and franchise locations.

4. Procurement Operations & Compliance

- Track supplier deliveries and resolve procurement-related issues.
- Maintain procurement records, contracts, and documentation.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and approval processes.




- Support process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency.

5. Cross-functional Coordination

- Work closely with Operations, Finance, Service, Warehouse, and OEM partners.
- Coordinate procurement requirements for company-owned hubs and franchise partners.
- Provide timely procurement updates and MIS reports to management.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations Management is preferred.

Experience

- 3–6 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Vendor Management.
- Experience in the Electric Vehicle, Automotive, Mobility, Logistics, or Technology-driven industry is preferred.
- Prior experience in OEM coordination and spare parts procurement will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Good understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.
- Knowledge of inventory planning and material management.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Procurement Lead Time: Timely procurement and material availability as per business requirements.
- Cost Optimization: Achieving procurement savings through effective sourcing and negotiations.
- Inventory Availability: Maintaining optimal inventory levels while minimizing stock-outs.
- Vendor Performance: Ensuring on-time deliveries and adherence to quality and service standards.
- Process Compliance & MIS: Timely purchase order closure, accurate documentation, and adherence to procurement policies.

📌 Assistant Procurement Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 BLive
📍 Bengaluru