Procurement Manager

JITO; Indore District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JITO seeks a mid-level procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing, vendor management and procurement operations in our Indore-based team. You will plan procurement activities, optimize costs and collaborate with inventory, quality and production teams to meet demand.

Key responsibilities include supplier evaluations, contract management, and ensuring alignment with budget and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement in supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain at mid-level.
• Strong vendor management and strategic sourcing experience.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across departments and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement lifecycle from requisition to delivery.
• Plan procurement activities aligned with production schedules and budgets.
• Monitor costs, benchmark prices, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across procurement, inventory, and quality teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Procurement operations

Inventory control

ERP

MS Excel

Team leadership

Cost optimization

Supply chain management

Problem solving

Tools

ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Type: FullTimePermanent

Work Mode: Onsite

Experience: MidLevel

Travel Requirements: Occasionally

Skills:

Billing Operations, Order Processing, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Depot Operations, Distributor Management, MIS Reporting, Advanced Excel, ERP, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving

Purchase and Procurement

Strategic Sourcing:Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to identify and engage reliable suppliers of raw materials, components, and finished goods for furniture production. Evaluate supplier capabilities, conduct negotiations, and establish long-term partnerships to secure favorable terms and conditions. Vendor Management:Manage relationships with existing suppliers and actively seek out new suppliers to diversify the vendor base and mitigate supply chain risks. Monitor supplier performance, quality standards, and adherence to delivery schedules, implementing corrective actions as necessary to ensure consistency and reliability.3. Procurement Operations:Plan and execute procurement activities in accordance with production schedules, inventory levels, and budgetary constraints. Generate purchase orders, review contracts, and coordinate the procurement process from requisition to delivery, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.4. Cost Optimization:Conduct market research and analysis to benchmark prices, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and optimize procurement spend without compromising product quality or specifications. Negotiate pricing, terms, and discounts with suppliers to achieve cost reductions and improve profit margins.5. Inventory Management:Collaborate with inventory control teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory carrying costs. Implement inventory tracking systems, conduct regular audits, and develop inventory replenishment strategies to support production demands and customer orders. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish quality standards, specifications, and inspection criteria for incoming materials and finished products. Monitor product quality throughout the supply chain, address quality issues promptly, and work with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actionsCross-functional Collaboration:Liaise with internal

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Procurement Operations, Cost Optimization, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Collaboration