Procurement Manager

NEWAGE TECH SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NEWAGE TECH SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Head of Procurement to lead end-to-end operations, from strategic sourcing to contract execution. You will build a high-performing team, develop category strategies, and drive supplier relationships to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

You will collaborate with finance, operations, and engineering to align procurement with budgets and timelines, while enforcing policies and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end procurement operations.
• Proven ability to optimize cost, quality, delivery and risk.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations including sourcing, RFQ/RFP, negotiation, PO management, and contract execution.
• Develop category-wise procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Build and develop a high-performing procurement team with clear goals and metrics.
• Drive supplier relationship management including onboarding, evaluation, risk assessment, and partnerships.
• Lead complex vendor negotiations for pricing, terms, service levels, and contracts.
• Develop and maintain supplier base through market intelligence and alternative sourcing to reduce risks.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, engineering, and business teams to align strategies with budgets and timelines.
• Implement procurement policies, workflows, compliance frameworks, and internal controls.
• Monitor KPIs like savings, supplier performance, cycle times, and compliance.
• Drive digital transformation through ERP optimization, e-procurement tools, and spend analytics.
• Manage import/export procurement including customs compliance and incoterms plus international coordination.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFQ/RFP management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Team leadership

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement operations including strategic sourcing, supplier identification, RFQ/RFP management, negotiation, purchase order management, and contract execution
• Develop and implement category-wise procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk across all direct and indirect procurement categories
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing procurement team and establish clear goals, performance metrics, and development plans for team members
• Drive strategic supplier relationship management including supplier onboarding, performance evaluation, risk assessment, and long-term partnership development
• Lead complex vendor negotiations for pricing, payment terms, service levels, and contract conditions to achieve best-in-class procurement outcomes
• Develop and maintain a robust supplier base through market intelligence, supplier development initiatives, and alternative sourcing strategies to reduce supply chain risks
• Collaborate with finance, operations, engineering, and business teams to align procurement strategies with organizational budgets, project timelines, and business objectives
• Implement and enforce procurement policies, approval workflows, compliance frameworks, and internal controls across the procurement function
• Monitor and report on key procurement KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, procurement cycle times, and compliance adherence to senior leadership
• Drive digital transformation of procurement processes through ERP optimization, e-procurement tools, and spend analytics platforms
• Manage import and export procurement activities including customs compliance, incoterms management, and international supplier coordination as required