We're hiring for Procurement Manager in Bengaluru Location.

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (Work from Office)
Department: Operations / Supply Chain & Procurement
Experience: 4–10 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and industry standards
Language Requirements: Hindi and English (Fluency in both is mandatory)

About the Role

We are looking for a commercially driven and result-oriented Procurement Manager to lead and strengthen our procurement function at our Bengaluru office.

Fluency in Hindi is mandatory, as the role involves regular negotiations and direct communication with suppliers across Hindi-speaking markets, particularly in North and Central India.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development

- Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard domestic and international suppliers.
- Develop and maintain a strong, diversified vendor network across relevant product categories.
- Identify and develop suppliers across North and Central India.
- Establish vendor evaluation and categorization frameworks, including approved, preferred, development, and blacklisted vendors.
- Explore recent sourcing opportunities through market research, industry networks, and trade events.
- Develop alternative sourcing options to minimize supplier dependency and supply chain risks.

2. Vendor Negotiation & Commercial Management

- Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, credit periods, volume discounts, and service-level agreements.
- Conduct competitive bidding, quotation comparisons, and commercial evaluations to ensure optimal procurement decisions.
- Negotiate and establish long-term supplier agreements and framework contracts.
- Build strategic vendor partnerships to achieve competitive pricing, better payment terms, and reliable supply commitments.
- Conduct periodic vendor performance evaluations based on pricing, quality, delivery timelines, and responsiveness.

3. Procurement Operations & Order Management

- Manage the complete procurement cycle, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, order tracking, Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), invoice verification, and payment coordination.
- Ensure timely and accurate PO processing in alignment with business and operational requirements.
- Monitor open purchase orders and proactively coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Resolve procurement-related issues,



including delayed supplies, quality rejections, short deliveries, and commercial discrepancies.
- Coordinate with logistics and finance teams for inbound shipments, import clearances, freight, and customs documentation.

4. Cost Optimization & Budget Management

- Drive procurement cost efficiency and achieve defined cost-saving targets.
- Monitor market and commodity price trends to identify strategic buying opportunities.
- Identify cost-reduction opportunities through supplier negotiations, alternate sourcing, bulk purchasing, and process improvements.
- Analyze procurement expenditure and identify opportunities for improved cost control.
- Prepare and present monthly procurement reports, cost-saving trackers, and budget variance analyses to management.

5. Compliance, Documentation & Process Governance

- Ensure proper maintenance of procurement records, including purchase orders, vendor agreements, quotations, GRNs, and invoices.
- Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies, GST requirements, and applicable import/export regulations.
- Maintain an accurate and updated vendor master database, including commercial and compliance details.
- Ensure procurement processes are transparent, well-documented, and audit-ready.
- Support internal audits and vendor due diligence activities.

6. Team Leadership & Cross-functional Coordination

- Lead, guide, and develop the procurement team, including executives and coordinators.
- Establish clear performance objectives, KPIs, and accountability standards.
- Coordinate with operations, sales, logistics, finance, and other departments to ensure procurement alignment with business requirements.
- Act as the primary point of contact for procurement-related decisions and escalations at the Bengaluru office.
- Develop and implement procurement SOPs to improve efficiency, transparency, and process consistency.
- Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) discussions, providing inputs on supply availability, vendor risks, and procurement costs.

Required Skills & Qualifications





- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 4–10 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or trading organizations will be preferred.
- Fluency in Hindi and English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
- Proven experience in domestic and international vendor management and commercial negotiations.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier development, and cost optimization.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced MS Excel skills, including data analysis, cost comparisons, and reporting.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Tally, or equivalent.
- Good understanding of procurement documentation, GST compliance, and vendor management processes.
- Knowledge of import/export documentation and customs procedures will be an added advantage.
- Kannada proficiency will be an advantage for local vendor coordination in Bengaluru.

Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to contact us or refer someone who is actively seeking employment. WhatsApp your Resume or contact to HR : +91-XXXXXXXXXX

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have in Procurement / Purchase / Strategic Sourcing?
- Are you fluent in Hindi (spoken and written)?
- Are you fluent in English (spoken and written)?
- Are you willing to work from our Bengaluru office (Work from Office)?
- Do you have experience in international procurement or imports?
- Have you independently handled the complete procurement cycle, including PR, PO, order tracking, GRN, invoice verification, and payment coordination?
- Do you have experience identifying, evaluating, onboarding, and developing new suppliers?
- Do you have experience in vendor development, sourcing, and cost optimization?
- Do you have experience managing or supervising a procurement team?
- What is your notice period? (Mention your joining date)
- What's your current CTC?
- What's your expected CTC?
- What is your current location? (Specify your current location)
- Are you ready to relocate to Bengaluru location?
- Have you gone through the job description? Does it closely match your skill set and experience?

Work Location: In person

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