Role & responsibilities

1. Procurement Planning

- Develop procurement plans based on project schedules, budgets, and design specifications.
- Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and project managers to understand material and product requirements.
- Ensure procurement timelines are aligned with project milestones.

2. Vendor & Supplier Management

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Source materials, furniture, fixtures, finishes, and furnishings.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.

3. Cost Control & Budget Management

- Track and manage procurement budgets for each project.
- Monitor market prices, trends, and alternative materials.
- Provide cost estimates and comparisons for cost-effective sourcing.

4. Quality Assurance

- Ensure procured items meet approved quality, specifications, and design standards.
- Coordinate sample approvals with designers and clients.
- Handle replacements or reorders for defective or mismatched materials.

5. Logistics & Delivery Coordination

- Plan and coordinate material deliveries to project sites or warehouses.
- Coordinate delivery timelines with project managers.
- Monitor inventory levels and manage reorders.

6. Contract & Documentation Management

- Prepare and review purchase orders, contracts, and procurement agreements.
- Maintain records of procurement transactions, invoices, and warranties.




- Ensure compliance with company policies and requirements.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with design, project management, finance, and site teams.
- Provide regular procurement updates, timelines, and cost summaries.
- Participate in project meetings to align procurement activities.

8. Risk Management

- Identify supply-chain disruptions and price fluctuation risks.
- Develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Maintain alternate vendors for critical and long-lead materials.

Preferred candidate profile

- Any Graduate.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement / Purchase / Sourcing.
- Experience in Interior Design / Interior Fit-out / Architecture / Construction / Turnkey Projects preferred.
- Robust knowledge of materials, furniture, fixtures, finishes and furnishings.
- Excellent vendor development, management and negotiation skills.
- Experience in procurement planning, cost control and project-based procurement.
- Strong knowledge of POs, contracts, vendor documentation and material delivery coordination.
- Experience in managing procurement budgets and ensuring timely material availability.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/procurement systems.
- Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Candidates with strong Interior/Fit-out procurement experience will be preferred.

📌 Procurement Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Canis Talent Solutions
📍 Chennai