Assistant Manager - Finance, Mumbai

Role: Assistant Manager – Procurement Officer, Mumbai
Experience: 5+ years
Salary: 6- 8.5 LPA

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About the Role:

The Assistant Manager – Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement operations while ensuring full compliance with organizational procurement policies, financial regulations, and statutory requirements. The role requires strong discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to work with internal teams and external vendors to ensure transparent, efficient, and audit-ready procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Manage the full cycle of procurement including receipt of purchase requests, sourcing, and vendor coordination
• Obtain quotations, prepare comparative analysis, and conduct cost-benefit evaluations
• Identify, verify, and onboard vendors while ensuring compliance with documentation and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and update vendor empanelment records and databases
• Support negotiation discussions with vendors to ensure value-for-money procurement
• Prepare purchase orders, work orders, and vendor agreements as per internal processes

2. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies, financial guidelines, and statutory regulations
• Maintain complete documentation for procurement activities for audit readiness
• Support internal audit and donor audit processes by preparing required documentation
• Assist in statutory audit requirements including data compilation and submission
• Ensure compliance with income tax provisions, GST regulations, and applicable financial laws

3. Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with internal teams for procurement requirements and approvals
• Liaise with vendors and ensure smooth communication and execution of procurement activities
• Track procurement timelines, approvals, and delivery status
• Prepare periodic reports related to procurement activities and vendor performance

Profile Requirements:

1. Education & Experience

• Commerce Graduate or Postgraduate in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or finance operations

2. Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of income tax provisions, GST, statutory compliance, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in procurement systems, documentation, and audit processes
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word (mandatory)
• Familiarity with ERP systems will be an added advantage

3. Core Competencies

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines effectively
• Strong ethical judgment and compliance mindset

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in structured procurement environments or audit-heavy roles
• Exposure to donor-funded, non-profit, or compliance-driven organizations will be an advantage
• Experience in cross-functional coordination with finance, operations, and program teams

Hiring Process:

Step 1: Interview with Deputy Manager (In-person)
Step 2: Assignment (In-person)
Step 3: Interview with VP– Finance (In-person)
Step 4: Interview with CEO (In-person)

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on June 9, 2026 on Ground Zero

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