Manager - Procurement

Indian Designs Exports Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Designs Exports Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a Procurement Specialist in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end procurement process including sourcing, negotiating contracts, and vendor management. Key responsibilities include ensuring timely availability of materials and developing strategies aligned with organizational goals. Ideal candidates are analytical, possess strong negotiation skills, and have a good grasp of supply chain management principles.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Ability to analyze costs and optimize procurement activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors for materials.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts for cost efficiency.
• Manage the entire procurement process from sourcing to delivery.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance.
• Coordinate with internal teams for requirement planning.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Procurement knowledge

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop a reliable vendor base for all materials required across units.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost efficiency.
• Manage end-to-end procurement process including sourcing, ordering, and delivery tracking.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Good knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain management
• Analytical and cost optimization mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production delays.
• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supplier performance.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and resolve any supply-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Production, Quality, Merchandising, Stores) for requirement planning and procurement execution.
• Track and optimize inventory levels in coordination with stores/warehouse teams.
• Prepare procurement reports, cost analysis, and vendor performance evaluations.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

Requirements

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Good knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain management
• Analytical and cost optimization mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills