Senior Associate- Vendor Management

About 1Lattice

1Lattice is a business decision-support partner that empowers clients across sectors to make better, faster decisions. We combine research, technology, and strategic insights to drive real business outcomes. As we grow, our operations backbone plays a key role in ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective service delivery.

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement & Vendor Operations Executive to support day-to-day vendor management, procurement operations, and compliance tracking. This role requires strong coordination, documentation, and communication skills to ensure timely delivery, quality adherence, and efficient cost management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Timely Delivery

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  Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods/services

  
  


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  Track delivery schedules and escalate delays proactively

  
  

2. Product Quality Compliance

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  Ensure delivered items/services meet defined quality specifications

  
  


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  Collaborate with quality control or end-users for feedback and resolution of non-compliance

  
  

3. Cost Competitiveness

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  Support cost comparison, vendor negotiations, and savings identification

  
  


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  Maintain records of historical pricing and support budgeting exercises

  
  

4. Communication & Responsiveness

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  Act as the primary point of contact for vendor coordination

  
  


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  Provide timely updates, handle queries, and maintain smooth communication across teams

  
  

5. Documentation & Compliance

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  Ensure submission of accurate invoices, contracts, and compliance documents

  
  


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  Maintain updated vendor records and assist in internal/external audits

  
  

What We’re Looking For

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  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, or related fields

  
  


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  Experince in DSA Management,  Realeastate and Banking background will be preferred.

  
  


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  1–3 years of relevant experience in procurement, operations, or vendor management

  
  


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  Strong Excel and documentation skills

  
  


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  Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage timelines effectively

  
  


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  Good written and verbal communication

  
  

Why Join 1Lattice?

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  Be part of a fast-growing, high-impact team

  
  


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  Exposure to cross-functional operations and strategic procurement

  
  


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  Opportunity to improve internal processes and drive cost efficiency

  
  


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  Open culture that values ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement