Executive - Procurement

Arvind Limited; Mysuru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arvind Limited in Mysuru, Karnataka seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end OPEX procurement—office supplies, facilities, IT, travel, services. You will receive requisitions, source vendors, evaluate quotes, negotiate terms, issue POs, and monitor delivery and supplier performance.

The role requires cross-functional coordination with Finance, Admin, IT and Operations to drive cost savings, process improvements, and strict compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or 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 & management

Negotiation & commercial evaluation

Purchase order management

OPEX spend management

Cost reduction & value optimization

Contract & rate-contract management

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication & stakeholder management

Attention to detail & follow-up

Deadline-driven multi-tasking

ERP procurement systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

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.