Executive - Procurement

Arvind Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arvind Limited is seeking a seasoned procurement professional in Bengaluru to manage end-to-end OPEX procurement across office, facility, IT, travel and services. You will validate requisitions, source vendors, obtain quotations and prepare evaluations, and negotiate terms with suppliers.

The role requires ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), strong Excel skills, and the ability to drive cost savings while ensuring compliance with policies and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• 25 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain operations, preferably with OPEX procurement exposure.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and procurement documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for OPEX categories including office supplies, facility management, maintenance, IT, travel, professional services, consumables, and other operational requirements.
• Receive and validate purchase requisitions from various departments.
• Source and evaluate vendors based on cost, quality, delivery, service, and commercial terms.
• Obtain and compare quotations and prepare commercial evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions with suppliers.
• Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company policies and approval procedures.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Maintain and develop an approved vendor/supplier database.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, billing, and service-related issues.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Administration, Facilities, IT, Operations, and other business functions for procurement requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and vendor consolidation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for quotations, comparative statements, POs, invoices, contracts, and vendor records.
• Track OPEX spending and support periodic procurement and spend analysis reports.
• Assist in annual rate contracts, service agreements, and renewal negotiations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required procurement documentation.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

Negotiation

PO management

OPEX spend mgmt

Cost reduction

Contract mgmt

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Procurement/Business Admin/Commerce

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for OPEX categories including office supplies, facility management, maintenance, IT, travel, professional services, consumables, and other operational requirements.
• Receive and validate purchase requisitions from various departments.
• Source and evaluate vendors based on cost, quality, delivery, service, and commercial terms.
• Obtain and compare quotations and prepare commercial evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions with suppliers.
• Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company policies and approval procedures.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Maintain and develop an approved vendor/supplier database.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, billing, and service-related issues.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Administration, Facilities, IT, Operations, and other business functions for procurement requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and vendor consolidation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for quotations, comparative statements, POs, invoices, contracts, and vendor records.
• Track OPEX spending and support periodic procurement and spend analysis reports.
• Assist in annual rate contracts, service agreements, and renewal negotiations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required procurement documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• 25 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain operations, preferably with OPEX procurement exposure.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and procurement documentation.

Key Skills

• Vendor sourcing and management
• Negotiation and commercial evaluation
• Purchase order management
• OPEX spend management
• Cost reduction and value optimization
• Contract and rate -contract management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple requirements

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement cost savings
• PO processing turnaround time
• On-time delivery /service completion
• Vendor performance
• Compliance with procurement policies
• OPEX budget adherence
• Reduction in purchase cycle time
• Supplier consolidation and negotiated savings

Preferred Experience

Experience in procurement of facility management, maintenance services, office/admin expenses, IT procurement , travel, manpower/services , consumables, AMC contracts , and other indirect /OPEX categories would be an advantage.