Assistant general manager - Procurement

Description

Job Description :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced AGM – Procurement for our Commercial Interior Division (Retail, Commercial, and Hospitality sectors). The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and driving strategic procurement and material management processes, focusing on cost optimization, vendor management, and efficient execution across projects.

Note :

We are specifically looking for candidates from the vendor side, with a deep understanding of procurement operations and vendor ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities :

 Develop cost-effective strategies for planning, budgeting, purchasing, and scheduling project requirements.

 Review BOQs for all interior fit-out projects and evaluate POs, bills, and vendor contracts.

 Oversee all purchase orders for interior materials, including wooden items, paints, tiles, ceilings, electricals, MEP, hardware, etc.

 Evaluate and benchmark costs for interior materials sourced PAN India.

 Coordinate with cross-functional departments for procurement execution.

 Guide and support procurement team members through process changes and updates.

 Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures to build a centralized procurement program.

 Lead vendor and contractor management PAN India; generate and onboard new contractors for fit-out projects.

 Maintain detailed reports on purchases and project costs related to procurement.

 Build an ecosystem for cost benchmarking and implement zero-based costing practices.

 Process purchase orders, manage bids/proposals, and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

 B.Tech in Civil Engineering or any relevant technical discipline.

 Minimum 12 years of experience in Civil, Interior, and MEP procurement.

 Proven track record in handling procurement for interior fit-outs in Retail, Hospitality, and Commercial projects across India.

 Deep understanding of material specifications and subcontractors related to interior fit-outs.

 Strong negotiation skills, market knowledge, and a solution-oriented approach.

 Capable of working independently under tight timelines, without compromising quality or client satisfaction.

 Prior experience working from the vendor side is mandatory.