Assistant Manager - Procurement

NTT DATA Business Solutions; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Business Solutions in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Procurement (8–12 years) to lead end-to-end purchasing, vendor negotiations, contract management, and SLA compliance across admin, IT and operations. You will oversee PR to PO lifecycle, manage local vendor network, implement cost optimization, MIS dashboards, and work with SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics ERP modules.

Fluency in English and local languages is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of proven experience in procurement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing in a corporate setup.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or Engineering (MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations is strongly preferred).
• Local Market Expertise: Established network of reliable local vendors across Hyderabad for office facilities, IT hardware, printing / branding, and administrative services.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced knowledge of MIS reporting, MS Excel (Pivot Tables, complex lookup formulas, SLA trackers), and ERP purchasing modules.
• Leadership & Communication: Superior negotiation, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills with fluency in English and regional languages (Telugu / Hindi).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete PR to PO lifecycle, ensuring 100% compliance with internal governance, budgetary constraints, and corporate policies.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and maintain relationships with top-tier local and national vendors for admin, IT infrastructure, facilities, and CAPEX.
• Lead high-value contract negotiations to secure optimal pricing, favorable payment terms, and extended warranties; drive cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives.
• Establish and enforce robust SLAs and KPIs for critical suppliers; track TAT and enforce penalties for non-adherence.
• Float RFPs / RFQs for major procurement projects, analyze multi-vendor bids, prepare executive comparative statements, and present recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to draft, review, and renew MSAs, NDAs, and AMCs.
• Maintain procurement analytics, MIS dashboards, and spend reports using SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics ERP platforms.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Leadership

English fluency

Telugu

Hindi

MIS reporting

MS Excel advanced

ERP purchasing modules

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Commerce / Engineering

MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Assistant Manager - Procurement with 8 to 12 years of hands-on experience to lead and optimize our procurement and supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will oversee end-to-end purchasing, complex vendor negotiations, contract management, and SLA compliance. This leadership role requires deep commercial acumen, a strong local vendor network in Hyderabad, and proficiency in driving cost optimization across admin, IT, and operational expenditures.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Operations: Oversee the complete Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle, ensuring 100% compliance with internal governance, budgetary constraints, and corporate policies.
• Vendor Management & Onboarding: Identify, evaluate, onboard, and maintain relationships with top-tier local and national vendors for corporate office admin, IT infrastructure, facilities, and capital expenses.
• Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization: Lead high-value contract negotiations to secure optimal pricing, favorable payment terms, and extended warranties. Drive proactive cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives.
• SLA Tracking & Governance: Establish and enforce robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for critical suppliers. Track order Turnaround Times (TAT) and enforce penalties for non-adherence.
• RFP / RFQ & Comparative Analysis: Float RFPs / RFQs for major procurement projects, analyze multi-vendor bids, prepare executive comparative statements, and present recommendations to senior management.
• Contract & Risk Management: Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to draft, review, and renew Master Service Agreements (MSAs), NDAs, and annual maintenance contracts (AMCs).
• Reporting & MIS Management: Maintain accurate procurement analytics, MIS dashboards, and spend reports using advanced MS Excel and ERP platforms (SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 8 to 12 years of proven experience in procurement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing in a corporate setup.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or Engineering (MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations is strongly preferred).
• Local Market Expertise: Established network of reliable local vendors across Hyderabad for office facilities, IT hardware, printing / branding, and administrative services.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced knowledge of MIS reporting, MS Excel (Pivot Tables, complex lookup formulas, SLA trackers), and ERP purchasing modules.
• Leadership & Communication: Superior negotiation, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills with fluency in English and regional languages (Telugu / Hindi).

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