Procurement & Vendor Management Manager

Location:
Hyderabad / Telangana Reports To: Head of Operations / Senior Management Industry Preference: Solar & Renewable Energy | Pharmaceutical | Chemical | Electrical Equipment | Semiconductor | Electronics | Manufacturing Job Purpose We are looking for an experienced Procurement & Vendor Management Manager to manage procurement activities, vendor development, supplier relationships, purchase coordination and supply-chain requirements. The role will be responsible for identifying and developing reliable vendors, obtaining competitive quotations, negotiating commercial terms, ensuring timely procurement and delivery of materials, and coordinating with internal departments to meet operational and business requirements. The candidate should have strong procurement experience in a manufacturing or process-driven industry, along with good negotiation, communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills. Candidates from the solar and renewable energy sectors will be given priority. Relevant professionals from pharmaceutical, chemical, electrical equipment, semiconductor, electronics and other organised manufacturing industries are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Purchase Management Manage end-to-end procurement activities for materials, equipment, machinery, spares, consumables, services and other business requirements. Understand purchase requirements from internal departments and ensure timely procurement. Identify suitable suppliers and obtain competitive quotations. Evaluate quotations based on price, quality, specifications, delivery timelines and commercial terms. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions. Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with approved requirements and company procedures. Monitor purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials and services. Maintain procurement records, purchase trackers and supplier documentation. 2. Vendor Development & Management Identify, evaluate and develop recent vendors and suppliers. Build and maintain a reliable vendor network across relevant procurement categories. Conduct vendor assessments based on quality, pricing, reliability, delivery performance and service capabilities. Maintain vendor databases, approved supplier lists and performance records. Negotiate and establish long-term commercial relationships with key suppliers. Monitor vendor performance and resolve issues relating to quality, delivery, pricing and service.



Explore alternate suppliers to reduce procurement risks and improve commercial competitiveness. 3. Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimisation Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, negotiation and supplier consolidation. Conduct market research and analyse price trends for key materials and procurement categories. Benchmark supplier quotations and commercial terms. Develop alternate sourcing strategies to reduce dependency on individual vendors. Evaluate opportunities for bulk purchasing, annual rate contracts and long-term supply arrangements. Ensure procurement decisions balance cost, quality, reliability and delivery requirements. 4. Supply Chain & Material Coordination Coordinate with Production, Planning, Engineering, Projects, Stores, Finance and other departments to understand material requirements. Monitor material availability against operational and procurement schedules. Follow up with suppliers to avoid delays and shortages. Coordinate material dispatches, transportation, logistics and delivery documentation. Address supply disruptions, delivery deviations and material shortages. Ensure timely coordination between procurement, stores and user departments. Maintain visibility of pending purchase orders, expected deliveries and critical procurement requirements. 5. Commercial & Contract Management Review quotations, purchase terms, supplier agreements and commercial proposals. Coordinate with Finance and relevant departments on payment terms, advances, credit periods and vendor payments. Ensure purchase orders are aligned with approved budgets and authorisations. Maintain records of contracts, rate agreements, warranties, service commitments and other commercial documents. Coordinate resolution of supplier disputes, claims and commercial discrepancies. 6. Procurement Reporting & MIS Prepare periodic procurement MIS and management reports. Track purchase order status, procurement value, cost savings, pending deliveries and supplier performance. Prepare comparative statements and commercial evaluation reports. Highlight procurement delays, cost variations and critical supply-chain risks. Present procurement updates, vendor performance and cost optimisation initiatives to management.



Maintain proper documentation of procurement decisions and approvals. 7. Cross-Functional Coordination & Liaisoning Coordinate with internal departments to ensure procurement requirements are clearly understood and fulfilled. Coordinate with vendors, consultants, contractors and external service providers. Support statutory, inspection and documentation requirements relating to procurement and suppliers. Coordinate vendor meetings, technical discussions, site visits and supplier reviews. Ensure timely communication and closure of procurement-related action points. Required Qualification Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or Production Engineering. MBA in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management or Operations will be an added advantage. Relevant procurement and supply-chain qualifications may also be considered. Experience 5–10 years of experience in procurement, purchase management, strategic sourcing or vendor management. Preference for candidates from: Solar and renewable energy industries. Pharmaceutical and API manufacturing. Chemical and specialty chemical industries. Electrical equipment and power infrastructure. Semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Other organised manufacturing industries. Experience in handling equipment, machinery, raw materials, engineering components, spares or industrial consumables is preferred. Experience in vendor development, commercial negotiations and supplier performance management is essential. Key Skills & Competencies Strong procurement and commercial negotiation skills. Vendor identification, evaluation and development. Knowledge of sourcing strategies and cost optimisation. Understanding of purchase orders, commercial terms and supplier agreements. Strong analytical and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Exposure to ERP and procurement management systems. Strong follow-up skills and ability to drive procurement activities to closure. Ownership mindset, integrity and cost-conscious approach. Preferred Additional Exposure Experience in solar, renewable energy or power-sector procurement. Familiarity with industrial machinery, electrical equipment, engineering materials and manufacturing consumables. Experience in strategic sourcing, annual rate contracts and supplier development. Knowledge of import procurement, logistics and supply-chain coordination.
• Exposure to ERP procurement modules and MIS dashboards.

📌 Procurement & Vendor Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Junna Solar Systems
📍 Hyderabad