The incumbent will be responsible for managing procurement operations, vendor relationships, contract administration, asset management, and administrative services to ensure seamless organizational functioning and cost-effective procurement practices.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Procurement & Vendor Management:
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiations, purchase orders, and delivery coordination.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Conduct vendor assessments and monitor vendor performance against agreed service levels.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contracts to achieve cost optimization and value enhancement.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and approval frameworks.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely fulfillment.
2) Contract Management:
- Maintain and monitor vendor contracts, service agreements, and AMCs.
- Track contract validity and initiate timely renewals.
- Ensure vendors adhere to contractual obligations, SLAs, and agreed deliverables.
- Maintain proper documentation and records of all contracts and agreements.
3) Asset & Inventory Management:
- Manage fixed assets, including asset allocation, tracking, verification, and record maintenance.
- Oversee inventory management for office supplies, stationery, pantry items, and other consumables.
- Monitor stock levels and ensure optimum inventory availability.
- Maintain material inward and outward records and ensure proper documentation.
4) Administration & Facility Management:
- Coordinate facility management activities, including housekeeping, security, repairs, and maintenance.
- Ensure smooth functioning of office infrastructure and workplace facilities.
- Manage issuance of joining kits, ID cards, access cards, mobile connections, and other employee resources.
- Coordinate guest house arrangements and travel-related administrative requirements.
- Monitor project-related administrative work at corporate office and branch locations.
- Manage petty cash as per company policy and maintain related records.
5) Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination:
- Liaise with external agencies and government authorities, including municipal bodies, fire department, police, and regulatory agencies, as required.
- Support audits and ensure compliance with administrative and procurement processes.
- Escalate service gaps, security concerns, and operational issues to relevant stakeholders for timely resolution.
Desired Candidate Profile:
Qualification:
- Graduate/Post Graduate from a recognized university.
- Additional certification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Administration will be an advantage.
Experience:
- 4-8 years of experience in Procurement, Vendor Management, Administration, and Facility Management.
- Experience in corporate procurement and contract management preferred.