Lead end-to-end procurement for a global campus ensuring transparency cost-efficiency and compliance in all purchases logistics and staff mobility Work closely with global faculty and administrative teams to deliver timely seamless procurement operations Ensure seamless mobility of incoming international staff Needed on Immediate Basis Manage all indirect procurement for the school covering facilities IT logistics admin services and staff mobility-related purchases Liaise with international faculty and global vendors to coordinate shipment of goods agency arrangements and onboarding logistics Drive cost optimization vendor negotiations and ensure compliance with relevant international and local procurement guidelines Handle all purchase documentation invoicing and vendor payments with accuracy and transparency Ensure timely procurement of critical school infrastructure classroom materials and staff-related supplies Build and manage relationships with preferred vendors monitor SLAs and ensure competitive pricing and delivery Collaborate with finance operations HR and international mobility stakeholders to support new staff arrival and logistics Supervise a small team and report to the Head of Operations Finance Work closely with global faculty and vendors in a diverse ecosystemLead procurement for a top international school with strong governance 10 years of experience in indirect procurement preferably from large corporates or MNCs with structured procurement processes Proven experience handling international shipments vendor sourcing onboarding logistics and compliance related to expat staff Robust knowledge of purchase lifecycle vendor negotiation cost control invoicing and internal audit requirements Excellent communication and presentation skills - must be able to coordinate with global faculty vendors and management High levels of accountability honesty and process discipline Preference for candidates with stable career histories and high-integrity environments

📌 Purchase/ Procurement Manager | International School | Chennai
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Chennai