Senior Procurement Consultant

Flexing It; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Invest India is seeking a Senior Procurement Consultant to lead the procurement function, ensuring compliance with government guidelines while elevating vendor partnerships. You will shape procurement strategy, drive value creation, governance, and analytics, partnering with business heads to align sourcing with growth and global benchmarks.

This role emphasizes transparency, audits, and centralized processes to improve efficiency and ensure long-term supplier ecosystem development.

Qualifications

• Experience with government procurement guidelines and GeM portal.
• Ability to translate business needs into strategic sourcing.
• Strong governance and audit readiness mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with growth plans.
• Design robust bidding frameworks emphasizing quality and long-term value.
• Collaborate with leaders to translate needs into strategic sourcing.
• Establish vendor evaluation, empanelment, and performance review mechanisms.
• Leverage supplier arrangements for cost optimization while maintaining compliance.
• Ensure compliance with GeM and government guidelines, including audits.
• Lead negotiations with strategic vendors to improve service quality.
• Provide data-driven spend analysis and procurement dashboards.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder negotiations

Data analytics

Tools

GeM Portal

Job description

Our Client, a leading Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency is looking to engage with a Senior Procurement Consultant who can lead the organization's procurement function, ensuring compliance with Government procurement guidelines while simultaneously elevating the quality, competitiveness, and strategic value of vendor partnerships.
The role requires a balanced approach — combining strong governance and regulatory adherence with a strategic, business-oriented mindset focused on value creation, quality enhancement, global benchmarking, and long-term vendor ecosystem development.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement & Value Creation-

• Develop and implement forward-looking procurement strategies aligned with organizational priorities and growth plans.
• Drive procurement through the design and implementation of robust, competitive bidding frameworks that emphasize quality, capability, innovation, and long-term value creation.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand functional needs and translate them into strategic sourcing approaches.
• Establish structured vendor evaluation, empanelment, and performance review mechanisms. Identify and onboard high-quality vendors with strong domain expertise, global outlook, and proven service excellence.
• Leverage supplier arrangements for cost optimization without compromising service quality or compliance standards.

Governance, Compliance & Controls-

• Ensure full compliance with Invest India and Government procurement guidelines, including effective utilization of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal.
• Maintain transparency, fairness, and audit readiness in all procurement processes.
• Prepare and present procurement approval notes and supporting documentation for senior leadership.
• Manage contract governance, service levels, deliverables, and enforcement of performance standards, including penalties/incentives where applicable.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring strict adherence to statutory and legislative requirements.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management-

• Work closely with business heads, finance, legal, and operations teams to develop integrated procurement solutions.
• Lead negotiations to secure commercially sound, quality-driven outcomes.
• Build long-term partnerships with strategic vendors to enhance service quality and scalability as Invest India expands its relevance domestically and globally.

Reporting, Analytics & Process Excellence-

• Conduct data-driven analysis of procurement spend, vendor performance, and market benchmarks.
• Present periodic procurement dashboards and strategic insights to leadership.
• Drive centralization and process improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and value for money.
• Update procurement policies, SOPs, and templates in alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks and best practices.