Procurement Manager

Skylark Information Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Skylark Information Technologies is seeking an experienced procurement professional to develop and implement procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and negotiate terms. The role also oversees purchase orders, forecasting, and cost optimization.

The candidate should excel in communication, analytics, and organization, with the ability to lead a procurement team and drive best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Procurement/Sourcing/Commercial Management
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies
• Identify, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms
• Manage purchase orders and procurement processes
• Coordinate with internal teams to forecast supply needs
• Ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost efficiency
• Monitor market trends and procurement best practices
• Lead and mentor procurement team members

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Analytical abilities

Organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies
• Identify, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms
• Manage purchase orders and procurement processes
• Coordinate with internal teams to forecast supply needs
• Ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost efficiency
• Monitor market trends and procurement best practices
• Lead and mentor procurement team members

Preferred candidate profile

• 812 years of experience in Procurement/Sourcing/Commercial Management
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational abilities
• Experience with contract management and strategic sourcing
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field