Procurement Manager

ITC Hotels Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Hotels Limited seeks a seasoned Procurement Manager to lead centralized procurement across all units from its Corporate Office in Gurugram. You will shape sourcing strategies, manage supplier partnerships, drive cost efficiencies, and strengthen procurement governance at a corporate level.

The role covers end-to-end procurement lifecycle, strategic supplier relationships, data-driven reporting, and adherence to regulatory and sustainability standards.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years hands-on procurement experience in hospitality.
• MBA / Supply Chain / Engineering preferred.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Strong stakeholder management and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hotel units and corporate stakeholders to deliver standardized procurement solutions.
• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle from requisition to payment.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor market trends, pricing movements, and supply risks.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews for quality and continuity.
• Drive adoption of standardized systems and ensure audit readiness.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and sustainability practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

MS Office

e-Procurement platforms

Education

MBA / Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

MS Office

e-Procurement platforms

Job description

The Procurement Manager will lead and manage centralized procurement operations for ITC Hotels, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and uninterrupted supply of goods and services across all units. The role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier partnerships, driving efficiencies, and strengthening procurement governance at a corporate level.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• As the central procurement lead, partner with hotel units and corporate stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver standardized and efficient procurement solutions.
• Drive end-to-end procurement lifecycle (requisition to payment), including supplier identification, specification finalization, quotation management, negotiations, approvals, rate contracts, purchase orders, and coordination with finance and receiving teams.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, including product development, quality assurance, bulk sourcing, and timely deliveries across units.
• Track market trends, pricing movements, and supply risks to ensure competitiveness, cost optimization, and sustained savings.
• Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews to ensure quality, service levels, and continuity of supply.
• Collate and analyze procurement data from multiple hotels to support reporting, planning, and performance evaluation.
• Drive adoption of standardized procurement systems, processes, and policies across all units, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with regulatory and third-party requirements (FSSAI, ISO, Risk Management, Customs, etc.).
• Stay updated on industry best practices, sustainability norms, digital procurement tools, and regulatory changes relevant to hospitality procurement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate in any discipline; MBA / Supply Chain / Engineering preferred.
• 12-15 years of hands‑on procurement experience within the hospitality industry, with strong exposure to operational categories, including F&B.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management at scale.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple units and functions.
• High proficiency in data collation, analysis, reporting, and procurement planning.
• Experience with e-Procurement platforms and strong working knowledge of MS Office tools.
• Strong understanding of procurement-related laws, taxation, sustainability, and ethical sourcing practices.

This role will be based at the ITC Hotels Corporate Office, ITC Green Centre, Gurugram.