SALES PROCUREMENT

Adani Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a dynamic Buyer to manage procurement for marketing services across branding, gifting, events, tours, and POP materials. You will collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing aligned with business goals.

The role requires 3–5 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in SAP MM, Excel and Power BI. On-site position with cross-functional exposure and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in marketing services.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for marketing categories like branding, gifting, events, tours, and POP.
• Monitor market trends and supplier innovations to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for marketing services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and SLAs; manage procurement end-to-end (RFQs, bid evaluations, PO).
• Collaborate with marketing, branding and finance to deliver procurement solutions.
• Maintain records and report spend analytics, savings, and KPIs.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

RFQ/RFP Management

Contract Negotiation

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Spend Analysis

Procurement Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Economics/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP MM

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Buyer to manage procurement activities for marketing services across diverse categories including Branding & Promotion, Corporate Gifting, Tours & Travel, Events, and Point-of-Purchase (POP) materials.
• The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality procurement aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Key Responsibilities: - Category Management:- Develop and execute procurement strategies for marketing categories such as branding, gifting, events, tours, and POP items.
• - Monitor market trends and supplier innovations to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance service quality.
• - Vendor Management:- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for various marketing services.
• - Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements.
• - Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure performance and compliance.
• - Procurement Operations:- Manage end-to-end procurement processes including RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiation, Management Approval & purchase orders.
• - Ensure adherence to company policies and procurement standards.
• - Stakeholder Collaboration:- Work closely with marketing, branding, and finance teams to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
• - Support campaign and event planning with timely sourcing of required services and materials.
• - Compliance & Reporting:- Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and vendor performance.
• - Prepare periodic reports on spend analysis, savings, and procurement KPIs.
• - Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions - Meticulous in documentation, and following systems and procedures - Proficient in SAP MM module & MS Excel & PowerPoint

Technical Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management,RFQ/RFP Management & Contract Negotiation,SAP MM, Advanced Excel & Power BI,Spend Analysis & Procurement Compliance

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications & Skills: - Bachelors University Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• - 3–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in marketing services.
• - Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• - Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems.
• - Proficiency in Advanced excel & Power BI & data analysis - Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• - Knowledge of branding, event management, and promotional materials is a plus.
• - Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at most levels (including technical and operational) and with most functions in the local language.
• - Effective time management, planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed timeframe and in a pressured environment.
• - Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions - Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts, and adversarial relationships - Basic negotiation skills Preferred Attributes: - Creative mindset with a strong understanding of marketing dynamics.
• - Experience in handling vendor contracts and service-level agreements.
• - Familiarity with sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.