Assistant Manager - Procurement

Cushman & Wakefield; Mumbai, Nagpur District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Mumbai is hiring an Assistant Manager - Procurement to manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for operations and projects. You will source vendors, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, issue purchase orders, and track delivery across multiple teams.

The role demands rigorous adherence to procurement policies, budget monitoring, MIS reporting, and supporting audits. You will collaborate with operations, finance, and engineering to meet timelines and drive value through

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement cycle: RFQ preparation, bid evaluation, negotiations, purchase order issuance, and delivery tracking.
• Source and develop qualified vendors and service providers for operational, technical, and project needs.
• Obtain competitive quotations and conduct techno-commercial evaluations for cost-effective procurement.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and SLAs with vendors.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval matrices, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with operations, technical, finance, and project teams to meet procurement timelines.
• Monitor vendor performance and maintain an approved vendor database.
• Track procurement budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.
• Review contracts, agreements, and work orders with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain procurement documentation: RFQs, comparative statements, POs, contracts, invoices, vendor records.
• Ensure timely closure of procurement activities and resolve supply-related issues.
• Support annual budgeting, CAPEX procurement, and inventory planning.
• Prepare procurement MIS reports, spend analysis, and management presentations.
• Facilitate internal and external audits by maintaining proper records and compliance documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and vendor management practices.

Job description

Job Title Assistant Manager - Procurement

Job Description Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement cycle, including RFQ preparation, bid evaluation, negotiations, purchase order issuance, and delivery tracking.
• Source and develop qualified vendors and service providers for operational, technical, and project-related requirements.
• Obtain competitive quotations and conduct techno-commercial evaluations to achieve cost-effective procurement.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service level agreements with vendors.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval matrices, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with operations, technical, finance, and project teams to understand procurement requirements and timelines.
• Monitor vendor performance and maintain an approved vendor database.
• Track procurement budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.
• Review contracts, agreements, and work orders in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain procurement documentation, including RFQs, comparative statements, purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and vendor records.
• Ensure timely closure of procurement activities and resolution of supply-related issues.
• Support annual budgeting, CAPEX procurement, and inventory planning activities.
• Prepare procurement MIS reports, spend analysis, and management presentations.
• Facilitate internal and external audits by maintaining proper records and compliance documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and vendor management practices.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries.

In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other.

Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture.

For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com