Senior Purchase Executive – Indirect Purchase

UNBOXROBOTICS LABS PRIVATE LIMITED; Shivane; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Unbox Robotics in Pune invites a Procurement Executive – Indirect Sourcing to lead procurement across indirect spend, ensuring timely sourcing, cost optimization, and contract compliance.

You will collaborate with HR, IT, Finance, Admin, Marketing, and Operations to drive procurement excellence, manage vendors, RFQs/RFPs, and SLAs.

The role requires strong negotiation, category management, Excel skills, and the ability to handle multiple categories in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of contract management and SLAs.
• Familiarity with ERP and procurement tools such as SAP or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement categories simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement across indirect spend categories including IT equipment, software, office supplies, logistics, marketing services, facilities, and other business services.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs, vendor evaluations, bid analysis, and commercial negotiations.
• Prepare techno-commercial comparisons and recommend the most suitable sourcing options.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of goods and services aligned with business requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Monitor vendor performance against approved KPIs and SLAs.
• Resolve vendor-related issues and drive continuous supplier performance improvements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and contractual obligations.
• Partner with HR, IT, Finance, Admin, Marketing, and other business functions to understand procurement requirements.
• Provide timely updates on sourcing activities, delivery schedules, and procurement status.
• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction through effective coordination and service delivery.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Category management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Contract management

ERP / SAP

Multi-category management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Engineering / Commerce

Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Purchase Executive – Indirect Purchase

Full-Time

Senior Purchase Executive – Indirect Sourcing

Work Location: Pune

Work Mode: In Campus

Role Overview

As a Procurement Executive – Indirect Sourcing, you will be responsible for managing procurement across indirect spend categories, ensuring timely sourcing, cost optimization, vendor performance, and contract compliance.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, Finance, Admin, Marketing, and Operations to support business requirements while driving procurement excellence and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage procurement across indirect spend categories including IT equipment, software, office supplies, logistics, marketing services, facilities, and other business services.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop vendors for multiple procurement categories.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs, vendor evaluations, bid analysis, and commercial negotiations.
• Prepare techno-commercial comparisons and recommend the most suitable sourcing options.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of goods and services aligned with business requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Manage contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), software renewals, and commercial documentation.
• Monitor vendor performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Resolve vendor-related issues and drive continuous supplier performance improvements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and contractual obligations.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with HR, IT, Finance, Admin, Marketing, and other business functions to understand procurement requirements.
• Provide timely updates on sourcing activities, delivery schedules, and procurement status.
• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction through effective coordination and service delivery.
• Support budgeting and procurement planning initiatives.

Cost Optimization & Process Excellence

• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and procurement efficiencies.
• Track and optimize spend across indirect procurement categories.
• Support implementation of procurement best practices and process improvements.
• Maintain procurement records, vendor databases, and sourcing documentation.
• Generate procurement reports and spend analysis for management reviews.

Requirements

Must Have

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of contract management and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Familiarity with ERP and procurement tools such as SAP or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement categories simultaneously.

Good to Have

• Experience across multiple indirect procurement categories such as IT, Facilities, Marketing, Logistics, and Corporate Services.
• Experience working in manufacturing, engineering, robotics, or technology organizations.
• Knowledge of procurement analytics and spend management.
• Exposure to supplier performance management and vendor audits.

Eligible Candidates

Desired Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.

Work Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Supply Chain functions.
• Experience managing indirect procurement categories is preferred.

We Value

• Ownership and accountability.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Customer-centric stakeholder management.
• Attention to detail and process discipline.
• Continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Collaboration across functions to drive business outcomes.

Why Join Us?

At Unbox Robotics, procurement is more than purchasing—it is about building strategic partnerships that enable innovation, operational excellence, and business growth.

As a Procurement Executive – Indirect Sourcing, you will play a key role in optimizing spend, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring the organization has the resources it needs to build the future of warehouse automation.

You won't just procure products and services.

You'll help build the ecosystem that powers the future of robotics.