The Procurement Manager for Marketing and Business Services will be responsible
for overseeing all aspects of vendor selection, negotiation, and contract
management for a wide range of services. This role involves close collaboration
with internal marketing, legal, finance, and operations teams to identify needs,
manage risks, optimize spending, and drive value for the organization.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

* Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management:
* Support in developing and executing sourcing strategies for marketing
services (e.g., agencies, media buys, production, market research,
platforms) and other business services (e.g., consulting, travel,
qualified services). The person shall deal with Media Agencies,
Advertising Creative and Social Media Agencies, Big 4 Consulting Firms –
KPMG, E&Y; etc for Business Services
* Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors based on quality,
cost, reliability, and alignment with business needs.
* Manage the competitive bidding process, including preparing RFQs (Requests
for Quote), RFPs (Requests for Proposal),



and RFIs (Requests for
Information).
* Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with strategic
suppliers and internal stakeholders.

* Agentic AI Skillset

* Working knowledge of Agentic AI platforms and AI-assisted workflow automation
tools.
* Ability to leverage AI agents for research, analysis, reporting, and process
optimization.
* Experience in integrating AI-driven solutions into day-to-day business
operations.
* Robust judgment in validating AI-generated recommendations and ensuring
responsible AI usage.
* Continuous learning mindset with a focus on AI-led innovation and operational
excellence.

* Negotiation and Contract Management:

* Support negotiations on pricing, terms, and service level agreements
(SLAs) to secure the best possible value and mitigate risk.
* Collaborate with the legal department to ensure all contracts are
compliant with regulations and favorable to

📌 Analyst/Associate, Specialist Procurement, Marketing (Mumbai)
🏢 DBS Bank
📍 Mumbai