Assistant manager - procurement

Space Matrix; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Matrix seeks an Assistant Manager - Procurement to partner with project teams and business heads, supporting procurement strategy, vendor evaluation, pricing, and contract management. You will collaborate with the Director of Procurement to drive project objectives.

You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage tenders and subcontractor allocations, while maintaining contract documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Procurement professional with minimum 3 years in building construction.
• Experience in corporate/workplace interior fit-out projects.
• Knowledge of product range and pricing.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems.
• Diploma or degree in construction management or related discipline.
• Tech-savvy with digital and technology initiatives and good negotiating skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quality/customer satisfaction.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Business partnering acumen and good rate analysis knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate vendors/suppliers for projects.
• Strategically source vendors and suppliers for projects.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with vendors/suppliers.
• Source new vendors/materials and set benchmarks.
• Prepare procurement strategy, tender and contract documents including BOQs.
• Prepare and analyse tenders and allocate work to subcontractors.
• Analyse rates of products and prepare comparative reports.
• Analyse project outcomes and prepare progress reports; manage vendor bill certifications/payments.
• Maintain knowledge bank of current contracts.
• Ensure documentation from project teams complies with requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manage procurement activities and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Vendor management

Pricing knowledge

ERP systems (SAP)

Negotiation

Digital/tech adoption

Pressure management

Independent working

Business partnering

Rate analysis

Education

Diploma/Degree in Construction Management

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Who We Are

Space Matrix is a leading ‘Workplace Design and Build’ consultancy that specializes in creating innovative, sustainable, and human-centric work environments. SMG aims to revolutionise the interior design industry by pioneering DesignTech and offering innovative interior design and building design solutions that cater to the workplace, hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors.

Who We Are

Space Matrix is a leading ‘Workplace Design and Build’ consultancy that specializes in creating innovative, sustainable, and human-centric work environments. SMG aims to revolutionise the interior design industry by pioneering DesignTech and offering innovative interior design and building design solutions that cater to the workplace, hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Singapore, we have a strong presence across APAC and beyond, we have more than 600 employees across 16 offices. We are a proud Great Place to Work certified company 8 years in a row. Please visit www.spacematrix.com to learn more.

About The Role

As our new Assistant Manager - Procurement, you will work as a business partner to the projects team and business heads. Work closely with the Director of Procurement and fulfil any responsibility as necessary to manage the project objectives.

What You Will Do

• You will have to identify and evaluate the vendors /suppliers for the projects.
• You will have to strategically source for vendors and suppliers for the projects.
• You will have to negotiate with the vendors / suppliers regarding the pricing and the contracts.
• You will have to source for new vendors and materials and set a standard benchmark
• You will have to support in preparing procurement strategy, tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
• You will have to support in preparing and analysing tenders & allocating work to subcontractors.
• You will have to analyse rates of different products and prepare comparative reports
• You will have to analyse project outcomes and write detailed progress reports, valuing completed work and arranging vendor bill certifications and payments.
• You will have to maintain a knowledge bank of the different contracts in current use,
• You will have to ensure that documentation requirements from project teams to other consultants within the project and contractors are complied with.
• You will have to work closely with selected suppliers and manage the company procurement activities and other tasks as assigned by Project Manager, Design Manager, or Director.

Ideal Candidate

• You are a Procurement professional with minimum 3 years of experience in the building construction industry.
• You have relevant experience of working on corporate/ workplace interior fit-out projects.
• You have knowledge in product range and pricing.
• You have relevant experience in SAP or any ERP system software.
• You have a diploma or degree in construction management or a related discipline.
• You are tech-savvy and have experience in successfully adopting digital and technology initiatives with good negotiating skills.
• You have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without compromising on quality and customer satisfaction.
• You work well under pressure and have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Business partnering acumen
• Strong in product range and pricing
• Good knowledge on rate analysis