Job Description: Head – Purchase / Procurement

About The Role

Galgotias University is seeking an experienced and strategic Head – Purchase to lead the University's procurement function. The incumbent will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, maintaining compliance with institutional policies, and supporting the University's academic and administrative operations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including planning, sourcing, negotiation, purchase order management, and contract administration.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors and suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
Manage procurement for academic departments, laboratories, IT infrastructure, construction projects, furniture, equipment, and general administrative requirements.




Ensure timely procurement and uninterrupted availability of materials and services.
Monitor vendor performance through regular evaluations and maintain robust supplier relationships.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, statutory regulations, and audit requirements.
Prepare annual procurement budgets and monitor procurement expenditure.
Implement inventory optimization strategies to minimize wastage and avoid stock shortages.
Coordinate with finance, stores, administration, and user departments for smooth procurement operations.
Lead procurement automation initiatives and leverage ERP systems for efficient purchase management.
Generate procurement reports, MIS, and analytical dashboards for management review.
Build and mentor a high-performing procurement team.

Qualifications

Masters’s degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Procurem

📌 Head Purchase (Karamba)
🏢 GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY
📍 Karamba