Role Overview The Procurement Manager will be responsible for sourcing, vendor management, and cost control across all categories needed to run student hostels — food & beverage, housekeeping, furniture & fixtures, linen,

maintenance supplies, security services, and facility equipment. This role requires someone who understands both hospitality-grade procurement standards and the budget discipline needed in a scaling,

asset-light business.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute procurement strategy across F&B;, housekeeping, linen, furniture, electronics,

and maintenance categories for multiple hostel properties
Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors and service providers (kitchen suppliers, laundry services, pest control, security agencies, furniture vendors, etc.)
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms to optimize cost without compromising quality or safety standards




Manage vendor relationships and conduct periodic performance reviews (quality, delivery timelines,

compliance)
Set up and maintain procurement SOPs, approval workflows, and inventory/reorder systems across properties
Coordinate with property/hostel managers to forecast demand and prevent stock-outs or overstocking
Ensure compliance with FSSAI, safety, and other statutory requirements for food and facility-related purchases
Track procurement budgets, generate cost reports, and identify savings prospects
Manage recent hostel launch procurement (furniture, kitchen setup, amenities) within timelines and budget
Build a centralized vendor database and rate contracts to standardize purchasing across locations
Evaluate and implement procurement software/tools for better visibility and control as the portfolio scales

📌 Assistant Procurement Manager Bengaluru (India)
🏢 Miles Education
📍 India