Department: Procurement / Operations

Industry: Interior Design / Home Interiors

Experience: 5–8 Years

Location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Vendor Manager to manage vendor relationships, sourcing, procurement coordination, and vendor performance for interior design projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of interior materials, furniture, modular manufacturing, and project execution, along with excellent negotiation and cost-control skills.

The candidate will be responsible for identifying reliable vendors, negotiating competitive prices, ensuring material quality, and maintaining timely delivery to support the smooth execution of residential and commercial interior projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Vendor Identification and Management
- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and maintain a network of vendors and suppliers for interior design projects.
- Develop vendor partnerships for furniture, modular kitchens, wardrobes, hardware, plywood, laminates, lighting, electricals, plumbing, and other interior materials.
- Maintain an updated vendor database with pricing, product categories, service locations, and performance records.
- Conduct vendor assessments based on quality, pricing, reliability, and delivery timelines.

2. Procurement and Cost Management
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods, and delivery conditions with vendors.
- Obtain and compare quotations to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Coordinate with design, estimation, procurement, and project execution teams to understand material requirements.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.




- Ensure purchases align with approved budgets and project specifications.

3. Vendor Performance and Quality Control
- Monitor vendor performance against agreed quality standards and delivery schedules.
- Ensure materials supplied meet approved designs, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Resolve issues related to defective materials, incorrect supplies, delayed deliveries, and vendor service quality.
- Establish vendor performance metrics and periodically review supplier effectiveness.

4. Project Coordination and Material Delivery
- Coordinate with project managers, designers, procurement executives, and site teams to ensure timely material availability.
- Track purchase orders, material dispatches, deliveries, and pending supplies.
- Ensure vendors adhere to project timelines and installation commitments.
- Proactively resolve supply-chain issues that may affect project completion.

5. Contract and Commercial Management
- Negotiate and maintain vendor agreements, service contracts, rate contracts, and payment terms.
- Verify quotations, purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documents in coordination with the finance team.
- Follow up on pending invoices, credit notes, warranty claims, and payment discrepancies.
- Ensure vendor documentation and commercial records are maintained accurately.

6.



Vendor Development and Strategic Sourcing
- Build long-term relationships with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and service providers.
- Identify new suppliers and alternative sourcing options for better pricing and quality.
- Develop a reliable vendor network across relevant project locations.
- Stay updated on market prices, new materials, product innovations, and industry trends.

Required Skills :

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Interior Design, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or sourcing, preferably in the interior design, modular furniture, construction, or home interiors industry.
- Strong knowledge of interior materials, furniture, modular kitchens, wardrobes, hardware, and associated accessories.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
- Experience in cost analysis, quotation comparison, purchase order management, and vendor evaluation.
- Strong coordination, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement or ERP systems.
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and projects simultaneously.
- Experience working with residential interior design firms or turnkey interior project companies.
- Established vendor connections with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and interior material suppliers.
- Exposure to modular furniture production, factory procurement, or installation-related vendor management.
- Strong understanding of procurement budgets, project timelines, and material specifications.

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