Senior Executive-Procurement

Krea University; Chennai District; Sur place; INR 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Krea University in Chennai is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage end-to-end procurement activities across departments. You will review requisitions, source vendors, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining audit-compliant records.

The role requires 1–3 years of procurement experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and willingness to travel. Familiarity with education or corporate environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 1–3 years of procurement experience.
• Experience in educational institutions or corporate offices is desirable.
• Willing to travel and coordinate with multiple departments.

Responsabilités

• Handle end-to-end procurement from requests to order closure.
• Review requisitions for specs, quantities, budgets and approvals.
• Identify and coordinate with vendors and service providers.
• Source quotations, prepare comparisons, and support negotiations.
• Process POs, WOs, and procurement documentation per policies.
• Follow up on order confirmation, delivery, installation, and service completion.
• Coordinate with Finance, Administration, IT, Facilities, Academics and HR.
• Verify invoices, challans, quotations, POs, and supporting documents.
• Maintain procurement trackers, vendor databases and order reports.
• Monitor delivery timelines and address delays or quality concerns.
• Support vendor onboarding and performance evaluations.
• Maintain procurement records for audit/compliance.

Connaissances

Vendor management

Negotiation

Procurement

Supply chain

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree (Commerce / MBA / Supply Chain)

Outils

Procurement software

Description du poste

Reporting To: Chief of People and Operations

Qualification: Graduation

Experience: 1-3 Years

Responsibilities and Duties:

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Handle end-to-end procurement activities from receiving purchase requests to order closure.
• Review purchase requisitions and ensure specifications, quantities, budgets, and approvals are complete.
• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with suitable vendors and service providers.
• Source quotations, prepare comparative statements, and support vendor negotiations.
• Coordinate purchase orders, work orders, and other procurement documentation in line with institutional policies.
• Follow up with vendors on order confirmation, production, dispatch, delivery, installation, and service completion.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including Finance, Administration, IT, Facilities, Academics, and HR.
• Verify invoices, delivery challans, quotations, purchase orders, and supporting documents before processing.
• Maintain updated procurement trackers, vendor databases, quotation records, and order status reports.
• Monitor delivery timelines and proactively accelerate delays, quality concerns, and discrepancies.
• Support vendor onboarding, documentation, performance tracking, and periodic evaluation.
• Ensure procurement records are properly maintained for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Handle procurement-related queries and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
• Perform other procurement and administrative duties assigned by the reporting manager.
• Willing to travel

What we are looking for:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Additional certification or qualification in procurement, supply chain, or materials management will be an advantage.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchase, vendor management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in an educational institution, corporate office, or similar service environment is desirable.