Position Overview
We need an innovative Procurement Manager to head our procurement team. You are needed to initiate the purchasing process from choosing suppliers to making sure of stock optimization, as well as provide advice on sourcing and procurement processes.

This employee will be a supply chain and logistics leader who should specialize in implementing purchases of all goods and services, as required by the organisation which should be cost effective. Making sure of quality control and complying to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of your main priorities when carrying out this role. Procurement Manager is considered as a supply chain and logistics professional leader in making sure of cost-effective purchase of all materials and services as given by the procurement plan while making sure of quality control and adherence with the organisation’s procedures and policies.

Academic Qualification

MA in Business Administration, Logistics, or any other similar relevant fields

Professional Experience

Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager for 10 years

Professional Certification

Roles and Responsibilities

Create and execute local procurement strategies that are creative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry
Build long-term relationships with vendors in the industry
Compare proposals for price and specifications
Negotiate with vendors to reduce costs
Review contract specifications on behalf of the company
Contact with vendors to ensure that the product arrives in a timely fashion
Build and maintain long-term relationships with critical suppliers
Manage technical systems to track the shipment, inventory and supply of materials
Head the transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports
Ensure compliance to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
Keep abreast of changing industry trends

Competencies

In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Outstanding negotiation skills
Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Excellent customer service skills
Negotiation aptitude.

Salary ranges depending on the experience. Typically, the average salary for an Executive Procurement Manager in India is around Rs.10 lakhs to Rs.15 lakhs annually.