Procurement Manager

kushals.com; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kushals.com is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager in Bengaluru to lead all non-inventory procurement activities, including CAPEX, store fixtures, packaging, and services. You will align procurement plans with business needs and expansion goals, while ensuring cost efficiency and ethical standards.

You will collaborate with Projects, Marketing, IT, Admin, Warehouse, and Retail Ops to optimize spend, manage vendors, and drive process improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 6–8 years in procurement with CAPEX experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute procurement strategies that deliver cost efficiency, supplier reliability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast and consolidate procurement requirements.
• Source, assess, and onboard trusted vendors for CAPEX-related purchases and store development.
• Conduct end-to-end sourcing processes including RFI/RFQ/RFP and vendor due diligence.
• Establish and manage long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, from requirement gathering to contract finalization and monitoring.

Skills

Procurement strategy

CAPEX procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Bangalore North, India

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities related to non-inventory purchases, including packaging, marketing materials, store fixtures, consumables, services, and capital expenditure (CAPEX) across the organisation. This role will ensure that procurement operations are efficient, cost-effective, and in compliance with the brand’s quality and ethical standards. The Procurement Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement plans with business needs and expansion goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute procurement strategies that deliver cost efficiency, supplierreliability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Projects, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, IT, Admin, Warehouse, and Retail Operations to forecast and consolidate procurement requirements.
• Source, assess, and onboard trusted vendors and service partners for CAPEX-related purchases, store fit-outs, equipment, and other indirect procurement categories.
• Conduct end-to-end sourcing processes including RFI/RFQ/RFP, commercial evaluations, price benchmarking, and vendor due diligence.
• Establish and manage long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers to ensureconsistent quality, timely delivery, and innovation.
• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, from requirement gathering and tendering tocontract finalization and performance monitoring.

CAPEX Procurement

• Handle end-to-end CAPEX procurement including fixtures, equipment, IT infrastructure, furniture, and store development material required for store development and expansion.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to define specifications, timelines, and deployment plans.
• Ensure CAPEX procurement aligns with approved budgets and project schedules.

Cost Optimization & Budget Control

• Monitor procurement spend, perform cost analysis, and identify saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and alternate vendor development.
• Ensure that all procurement is within approved budgets and financial limits.
• Provide periodic reporting on cost savings, budget utilization, and procurementperformance.

Operational Coordination

• Oversee the purchase order (PO) process including requisition review, PO creation, order tracking, and delivery follow-up.
• Coordinate with accounts payable team for invoice processing, vendor payments, and GRN issues.
• Ensure timely and complete delivery of procured goods and services.

Process & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with procurement SOPs, audit guidelines, and ethical sourcingpractices.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contract documentation, and supplier performance reviews.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and clarification.
• Generate procurement dashboards and management reports for periodic reviews.
• Continuously evaluate procurement processes and implement process improvements.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or relatedfield (MBA preferred)
• Minimum of 6–8 years in procurement, with experience in CAPEX
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, supplier markets, and negotiationtechniques
• Deep understanding of contract management, vendor selection, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement software.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills
• High level of integrity and compliance awareness