Procurement Lead/Manager

Opkey; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Opkey in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, is seeking a Procurement Lead/Manager to oversee the entire purchasing function across the organization. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, ensuring every dollar spent delivers value while maintaining effective vendor relationships.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in vendor management. This position offers growth into higher procurement roles while directly influencing operational success.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or supply chain roles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Organization, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of all purchase requisitions from request to final approval.
• Work with IT, Finance, HR, and Operations to recommend best purchasing options.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors for best pricing and quality.
• Own vendor contracts, renewals, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Design simple, transparent, and scalable procurement processes.
• Identify opportunities to save costs without cutting corners.

Skills

purchasing

vendor management

negotiation

procurement tools

budgeting

cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Overview

We’re a fast-growing organization focused on building smart, scalable, and future-ready solutions that power enterprise growth. Our teams thrive on collaboration, ownership, and innovation. Every decision is driven by our mission to bring efficiency, agility, and excellence to the way businesses operate. We believe behind every great company is a strong procurement engine—one that fuels long-term growth through strategic vendor partnerships, cost savings, and process excellence.

Role

We’re looking for a Procurement Lead/Manager who can own the entire purchasing function across the organization. This role creates clarity, designs scalable processes, negotiates effectively, and ensures every dollar spent delivers value. You’ll be the trusted go-to partner for IT, HR, Finance, Operations—and the bridge between our people and our vendors.

This is a high-impact role where your decisions will influence efficiency, cost optimization, and organizational growth.

What You’ll Own

• End-to-End Procurement: Take charge of all purchase requisitions—from the moment a request comes in to the final approval and delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with IT, Finance, HR, and Operations to understand requirements and recommend the best purchasing options.
• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure the best pricing, quality, and terms while maintaining fairness.
• Contracts & Compliance: Own vendor contracts, renewals, and performance tracking, ensuring compliance with policies and industry standards.
• Process Excellence: Design simple, transparent, and scalable procurement processes that make purchasing seamless for everyone.
• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to save costs without cutting corners and share insights with leadership.
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare reports on procurement activities, budgets, and cost-saving initiatives for leadership review.

A Day in the Life

You’ll start by reviewing incoming purchase requests, aligning with department heads on priorities, and checking on vendor commitments. Midday might involve negotiating a deal with a supplier, finalizing a contract renewal, or solving a logistics issue for Operations. You’ll wrap up by updating your procurement tracker, reviewing budgets, and sharing quick updates with leadership. Every day, you’ll balance strategy with execution—making sure the right resources are available at the right time.

What You’ll Bring

• 6–10 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or supply chain roles
• A mix of strategic thinking and hands-on execution—comfortable negotiating contracts and managing day-to-day requests
• Strong communication and collaboration skills—you’ll be working with every department
• Organization, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset
• Familiarity with procurement tools or ERP systems (and comfort with Excel/Google Sheets)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field (MBA is a plus, not a must)

Where This Role Can Take You

This is more than a procurement role—it’s an opportunity to shape how an organization spends, saves, and scales. As Procurement Lead/Manager, you’ll gain visibility across all departments and have a direct impact on operational success. Over time, you can grow into a Head of Procurement, Supply Chain Lead, or Strategic Sourcing Leader role—driving enterprise-wide procurement strategy and transformation.

Skills: purchasing, procurement tool, erp, contract management, negotiation, vendor management, budgeting, it cost optimization, procurement, stakeholder management