Procurement Manager

Canis Talent Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Canis Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Procurement Lead in Chennai to drive procurement planning, supplier selection and cost optimization for interior design and turnkey projects.

Coordinate with architects, designers, PMs and finance to ensure timely material availability, quality compliance and proper documentation.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, ERP experience and a track record of managing budgets across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Any Graduate with relevant procurement experience.
• 10+ years in Procurement / Purchase / Sourcing.
• Experience in Interior Design / Interior Fit-out / Architecture / Construction / Turnkey Projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement plans based on project schedules, budgets, and design specifications.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and project managers to understand material and product requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors to source materials, negotiate pricing and delivery timelines.
• Track and manage procurement budgets and monitor market prices for cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure procured items meet quality and design standards and coordinate sample approvals.
• Plan material deliveries and coordinate with project managers to align timelines.
• Prepare and review purchase orders, contracts, and procurement documents.
• Identify risks in supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Procurement planning

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Procurement Planning

• Develop procurement plans based on project schedules, budgets, and design specifications.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and project managers to understand material and product requirements.
• Ensure procurement timelines are aligned with project milestones.

2. Vendor & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Source materials, furniture, fixtures, finishes, and furnishings.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.

3. Cost Control & Budget Management

• Track and manage procurement budgets for each project.
• Monitor market prices, trends, and alternative materials.
• Provide cost estimates and comparisons for cost-effective sourcing.

4. Quality Assurance

• Ensure procured items meet approved quality, specifications, and design standards.
• Coordinate sample approvals with designers and clients.
• Handle replacements or reorders for defective or mismatched materials.

5. Logistics & Delivery Coordination

• Plan and coordinate material deliveries to project sites or warehouses.
• Coordinate delivery timelines with project managers.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage reorders.

6. Contract & Documentation Management

• Prepare and review purchase orders, contracts, and procurement agreements.
• Maintain records of procurement transactions, invoices, and warranties.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and requirements.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design, project management, finance, and site teams.
• Provide regular procurement updates, timelines, and cost summaries.
• Participate in project meetings to align procurement activities.

8. Risk Management

• Identify supply-chain disruptions and price fluctuation risks.
• Develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Maintain alternate vendors for critical and long-lead materials.

Preferred candidate profile

• Any Graduate.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement / Purchase / Sourcing.
• Experience in Interior Design / Interior Fit-out / Architecture / Construction / Turnkey Projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of materials, furniture, fixtures, finishes and furnishings.
• Excellent vendor development, management and negotiation skills.
• Experience in procurement planning, cost control and project-based procurement.
• Strong knowledge of POs, contracts, vendor documentation and material delivery coordination.
• Experience in managing procurement budgets and ensuring timely material availability.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/procurement systems.
• Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Candidates with strong Interior/Fit-out procurement experience will be preferred.