Procurement Assistant Manager

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.

• Location: Noida
• Salary: NA
• Hybrid

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

• 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).
• Manage sourcing activities by identifying, evaluating, and engaging potential suppliers while ensuring adherence to procurement policies and processes.
• Conduct market research to understand supply trends, vendor capabilities, and pricing across procurement categories.
• Prepare vendor evaluation reports, commercial comparisons, and procurement recommendations.
• Support cost optimization initiatives and identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure timely processing and execution of procurement requests in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain effective vendor relationships while ensuring service quality and contractual compliance.
• Track and monitor vendor performance metrics and proactively address performance-related concerns.
• Support vendor onboarding, due diligence, and compliance processes.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and services and resolution of operational issues.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, IT, HR, Administration, and Business teams to support procurement requirements.
• Gather stakeholder requirements and ensure alignment between procurement objectives and business needs.
• Provide regular updates and visibility on procurement activities, sourcing initiatives, and vendor performance.
• Prepare dashboards and reports for internal stakeholders highlighting procurement performance, costs, and improvement opportunities.

Process Excellence & Reporting

• Maintain procurement documentation, vendor records, and sourcing trackers.
• Support procurement governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practices within the procurement function.
• Generate procurement analytics and reports to support decision-making.

8–10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Vendor Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• Strong experience in procurement, sourcing, and vendor management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis).
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with procurement tools and systems.
• Understanding of vendor management, sourcing, and contract management processes.
• Experience handling indirect procurement categories including IT, facilities, travel, HR services, insurance, and corporate services.
• Experience with import/export documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience in the banking or finance domain is an advantage.