Business Function

Group Technology and Operations (T&O;) enables and empowers the bank with an productive, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group T&O;, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Job Description

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, professional 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.
- Strong judgment in validating AI-genera

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