Procurement Manager

Linc Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Linc Limited in Kolkata seeks an experienced procurement leader with a strong background in finance and supply chain management to drive sourcing strategies and vendor development.

You will manage end-to-end procurement, negotiate terms, ensure ethical sourcing, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize spend, contracts, and supplier performance across domestic and import categories.

Qualifications

• Should be from BCom(Hons)/Finance background.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics OR MBA/ PGDM with specialization in Finance/Materials Management/International Business.

Responsibilities

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies, legal standards, and ethical sourcing.
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
• Preparing procurement reports.
• Partner with internal teams (plant/production, engineering, quality, finance, supply chain) to align sourcing plans with production schedules and capital projects.
• Forecast costs (inflation/deflation), contribute to annual budgets, and support engineering for packaging/equipment needs.
• Support inventory management, expedite critical deliveries, and ensure continuity.
• Provide input for MOQ, lead times, and supplier logistics planning.
• Record and analyze procurement data (spend, savings, supplier KPIs).
• Present insights and reports to senior management.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor development

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiation

ERP systems

Data analysis

Budget management

MS Excel

Import procedures

Team management

Education

BCom (Hons)/Finance

Supply chain management / Logistics

MBA/PGDM Finance or Materials Management/IB

Tools

HANA SAP

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

Qualification

Should be from BCom(Hons)/Finance background

(Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics OR

MBA/ PGDM with specialization in Finance/Materials

Management/International Business) will be preferable

Experience

10-15 years of Relevant Experience with minimum 5 years’ experience

in Managerial level.

Preferred Industries

Stationery, FMCG, Writing Instrument Industry

Location

Kolkata

Skills/Experience

• 10-15 years of overall experience in procurement Domestic and Imports, Inventory Management, Product Development and Vendor development & Management
• Strong leadership and team management abilities of minimum 5 years in Writing Instruments/Stationery/FMCG.
• Proven Experience with sourcing the materials like Plastic Resins (PP, PE, ABS, SAN, TPE) / Inks, Dyes, Pigments / Tips / Packaging materials (BOPP pouches, Blisters, Cartons, PDQs, Dispensers) / Sales Promotional and POSM materials / Moulds & Machines.
• Deep understanding of Vendor Development (Domestic & Imports)
• Knowledge of import procedures including LC handling, customs documentation, Product development and overseas supplier coordination.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (HANA SAP, Oracle, etc.), MS Office (Excel modeling), and data analysis. In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies, legal standards, and ethical sourcing.
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
• Preparing procurement reports.
• Partner with internal teams (plant/production, engineering, quality, finance, supply chain) to align sourcing plans with production schedules and capital projects.
• Forecast costs (inflation/deflation), contribute to annual budgets, and support engineering for packaging/equipment needs.
• Support inventory management, expedite critical deliveries, and ensure continuity.
• Provide input for MOQ, lead times, and supplier logistics planning.
• Record and analyze procurement data (spend, savings, supplier KPIs).
• Present insights and reports to senior management.