Overview:
This is more than a job. It’s a chance to build, grow, and make a real impact! Join our team as our new Assistant Manager - Procurement.
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Location: Noida
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Salary: NA
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Hybrid
Responsibilities:
You will be part of the high-performing Procurement team responsible for supporting end-to-end Procurement and Vendor Management processes. The key deliverables include:
Procurement Support & Execution
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Support the development and execution of procurement strategies for categories such as office supplies, facilities management, HR services, travel, transport, employee insurance, corporate functions, and IT (hardware, software, licenses).
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Manage sourcing activities by identifying, evaluating, and engaging potential suppliers while ensuring adherence to procurement policies and processes.
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Conduct market research to understand supply trends, vendor capabilities, and pricing across procurement categories.
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Prepare vendor evaluation reports, commercial comparisons, and procurement recommendations.
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Support cost optimization initiatives and identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
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Ensure timely processing and execution of procurement requests in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Vendor Management
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Develop and maintain effective vendor relationships while ensuring service quality and contractual compliance.
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Track and monitor vendor performance metrics and proactively address performance-related concerns.
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Support vendor onboarding, due diligence, and compliance processes.
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Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and services and resolution of operational issues.
Stakeholder Collaboration
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Work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, IT, HR, Administration, and Business teams to support procurement requirements.
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Gather stakeholder requirements and ensure alignment between procurement objectives and business needs.
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Provide regular updates and visibility on procurement activities, sourcing initiatives, and vendor performance.
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Prepare dashboards and reports for internal stakeholders highlighting procurement performance, costs, and improvement opportunities.
Process Excellence & Reporting
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Maintain procurement documentation, vendor records, and sourcing trackers.
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Support procurement governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
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Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practices within the procurement function.
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Generate procurement analytics and reports to support decision-making.
Qualifications:
8–10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Vendor Management.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
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Strong experience in procurement, sourcing, and vendor management.
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Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis).
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Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar platforms.
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Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working with procurement tools and systems.
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Understanding of vendor management, sourcing, and contract management processes.
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Experience handling indirect procurement categories including IT, facilities, travel, HR services, insurance, and corporate services.
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Experience with import/export documentation.
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Strong communication and relationship management skills.
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Experience working in an agile environment.
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Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision.
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Prior experience in the banking or finance domain is an advantage.
