Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, vendor management, commercial negotiations, and procurement planning for luxury residential interior projects. The role requires strong expertise in interior materials, BOQ management, cost optimization, vendor development, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement and sourcing activities for luxury residential interior projects.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and timelines.
- Source, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Prepare and review BOQs, estimates, and procurement schedules.
- Obtain and compare quotations based on commercial, technical, and quality parameters.
- Conduct commercial negotiations and finalize vendor agreements.
- Manage Work Orders (WO), Purchase Orders (PO), and procurement documentation.
- Coordinate with design, execution, project, operations, and finance teams throughout project lifecycles.
- Monitor procurement schedules, material deliveries, and inventory requirements.
- Manage long-lead procurement items including imported and custom-made materials.
- Conduct vendor performance reviews and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Review contractor and vendor bills, ensuring alignment with approved BOQs and project requirements.
- Drive process improvements, standardization, and procurement efficiency initiatives.
- Ensure accurate procurement records and ERP updates.
Skills & Competencies
- Vendor Management & Commercial Negotiation
- Luxury Interior Material Procurement
- BOQ Analysis & Cost Estimation
- Procurement Planning & Project Coordination
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Rate Analysis
- ERP Systems & Procurement Tracking
- Vendor Development & Relationship Management
- Inventory & Material Planning
- Imported Material Procurement
- Billing Verification & Commercial Documentation
- Strong Coordination & Stakeholder Management Skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- MBA in Operations or Supply Chain Management will be an advantage.
- 8–15 years of procurement experience, preferably in luxury residential interiors, fit-outs, architecture, construction, or turnkey projects.
- Strong understanding of interior materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, hardware, stone, woodwork, and custom-made products.
- Experience working with ERP systems and procurement management tools.
Preferred Experience
- Luxury residential interior projects.
- Turnkey interior fit-out projects.
- Procurement of imported materials and custom furniture.
- Exposure to MEP, HVAC, Firefighting, Automation, and specialized interior packages.
Head Office: Marine Drive, South Mumbai
Operational Office: Kanjurmarg, Central Mumbai
Who are we?
Design First delivers personalized luxury interior and furniture design to India’s discerning homeowners and corporates. Led by prolific, seasoned luxury brand builders, internationally trained designers, world-class professionals and passionate, steadfast teams of turnkey project execution specialists. We seek excellence in design and are committed to bringing back trust and excitement in the design process.
To know more about us, visit www.designfirst.co.in and https://instagram.com/designfirstofficial
We are a lean team of high performing go-getters who take ownership of their roles in the organization. Debates and discussions are an important part of our culture, and we encourage people to bring unique perspectives to the conversations. Most importantly, we love solving problems.
If you think you’re cut out from a similar cloth, we’d encourage you to apply for this role.
Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- Total procurement experience?
- Total procurement experience in Residential Interiors?
- Have you handled procurement for turnkey projects involving HVAC, MEP, Firefighting, etc.? Yes / No
- CTC?
- Expected CTC?
- Comfortable reading BOQ, technical drawings, and material specifications independently? Yes / No
Work Location: In person
