The Procurement Manager / Senior Manager will be responsible for strategic
sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and procurement operations across Administration, Human Resources, and Insurance categories. The role is responsible for delivering cost efficiencies, ensuring service quality, managing supplier risks, and supporting business objectives through effective procurement practices and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Procurement & Category Management
Lead procurement for Admin, HR, offsite events, travel, Insurance etc.
Drive sourcing strategies, vendor selection, and commercial negotiations.
Ensure timely PR-to-PO cycle management and adherence to procurement
policies.
2. E-Auction & Strategic Sourcing
Plan and execute e-auctions/RFQs to drive competitive pricing and
transparency.
Identify suitable categories for e-auctions and maximize cost savings.
Analyze bid data and finalize vendors based on techno-commercial
evaluation.
3. Vendor Management & Development
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors.
Maintain robust vendor relationships and monitor performance (SLAs/KPIs).
Drive competitive bidding and cost benchmarking across categories.
4. Commercial & Contract Management
Lead commercial negotiations to achieve cost savings and value optimization.
Draft, review, and finalize contracts/agreements in coordination with legal
teams.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and audit requirements.
5. Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with internal teams (Admin, HR, Business, Finance) to
understand requirements.
Provide procurement advisory and ensure alignment with business objectives.
6. Process, ERP & Governance
Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle on ERP platforms (PR creation, PO
issuance etc).
Monitor PR/PO aging and drive timely closures.
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
Key Requirements:
8–12+ years of relevant experience in procure