Senior Purchase Manager For BBD Group

BABU BANARASI DAS UNIVERSITY; Lucknow; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

BABU BANARASI DAS UNIVERSITY in Lucknow seeks a Senior Purchase Manager to lead procurement, inventory, warehouse and material management across academic and administrative units. You will drive policy, supplier relationships and cost optimization to support education, research and infrastructure projects.

The role requires extensive leadership in a university setting, strong vendor management, and ERP-enabled procurement processes to ensure compliant, timely, and cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in supply chain, materials management, commerce, MBA or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in procurement, stores, inventory, or supply chain management.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a University, Educational Institution, School Group, Healthcare Institution, or Large Organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement policies, procedures and annual purchasing plans.
• Manage procurement for academic departments, labs, libraries, hostels, and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement cycle: requirements, vendor selection, RFQs, negotiations, PO issuance and follow-up.
• Ensure timely procurement with quality standards and budget controls.
• Monitor market trends to identify cost savings and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain supplier networks; conduct evaluations and negotiations.
• Oversee stores, inventory management, stock accuracy and asset control.
• Ensure ERP usage for procurement and drive process improvements.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cost optimization

ERP systems

Inventory control

Procurement policy

Leadership

Education

Master's in Supply Chain

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities :

Senior Purchase Manager is responsible for leading the institution's procurement, inventory, warehouse, and material management functions. The incumbent will ensure the timely procurement of goods and services, effective inventory control, vendor management, cost optimization, and compliance with institutional policies to support academic, administrative, research, and infrastructure operations.

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and annual purchasing plans.
• Lead procurement activities for academic departments, laboratories, libraries, hostels, administrative offices, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage the complete procurement cycle, including requirement analysis, vendor identification, quotation collection, comparative evaluation, negotiations, purchase order issuance, and delivery follow-up.
• Ensure timely procurement while maintaining quality standards and budgetary controls.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain a reliable vendor and supplier network.
• Conduct vendor evaluation, selection, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, warranties, and service agreements.
• Build long-term strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply and quality service.

Stores & Inventory Management

• Oversee the receipt, storage, issuance, and disposal of materials and equipment.
• Ensure optimum inventory levels and prevent stock shortages or overstocking.
• Implement inventory control systems and maintain accurate stock records.
• Conduct periodic physical verification and reconciliation of inventory.
• Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, and non-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.

Asset & Material Control

• Ensure proper tracking and management of institutional assets, furniture, equipment, laboratory instruments, and consumables.
• Coordinate with departments for material planning and forecasting.
• Maintain records of asset movement, transfers, and disposals.

Financial & Compliance Management

• Prepare and manage procurement and inventory budgets.
• Ensure adherence to institutional policies, audit requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Maintain complete procurement documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Monitor procurement expenditures and ensure effective utilization of resources.

ERP & Process Improvement

• Ensure effective utilization of ERP systems for procurement and inventory management.
• Drive digitalization, automation, and process improvement initiatives within the department.

Preferred candidate profile

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Commerce, MBA, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in procurement, stores, inventory, or supply chain management.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a University, Educational Institution, School Group, Healthcare Institution, or Large Organization.