Director - Procurement Infrastructure

Role - Infrastructure Procurement

Bengaluru, Karanataka, India

Details

Designation: Director - Infrastructure Procurement

Core Areas: negotiations & contracting, purchase of Civil, Electrical, Plumbing,

related goods and services , different type of storage systems & Fitout equipments

Qualification: Qualification / Experience - Engineering Graduate/ Post Graduate

from premier institute.

Our Story

Founded in 2021 by Stanford University dropouts, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra,

Zepto is India’s fastest growing e-grocery company valued at $1.4 Billion following its

recent Series-E fundraise of $200 Million from marquee global investors including

StepStone Group, Goodwater Capital, Y Combinator Continuity, Kaiser Permanente,

Nexus Venture Partners, Glade Brook Capital, and Lachy Groom. Headquartered in

Mumbai, Zepto is present across 10 major cities in the country, 1000+ employees

strong, and delivers 5000+ products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, daily

cooking essentials, dairy, health-and-hygiene products, etc., to Indian homes within

10 minutes. Through strong tech capabilities, an efficient business model, and a

network of highly optimized delivery centers across its 10 locations, the company is

revolutionizing the Indian grocery segment currently pegged at $600 Billion, making it

easier and more convenient. Beyond groceries, Zepto has also introduced a cafe

offering that allows customers to order Coffee, Chai, and other Café items, along with

their groceries.

Your Role

● Candidate has strong procurement knowledge and experience in

Infrastructure related projects.

● Deep knowledge in purchase of Civil, Electrical, Plumbing, related goods and

services , different type of storage systems & Fitout equipments

● Procured automation systems and tools within the warehousing & retail

environment.

● Experience in procuring cafe related equipment and related setup desirable.

● Conversant in financial modeling of make vs buy decisions.

● Strategic thinker with focus on driving rigor on operational excellence.

● Strong Procurement skills on strategy, cost negotiations & contracting.

● Leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

● Proven performer in delivering business and functional goals.

● People manager with ability to build and nurture teams.

We are looking for

● Qualification / Experience - Engineering Graduate/ Post Graduate from premier

institute.

● Advanced qualifications like CIPS / CPSCM are desirable.

● Advanced courses on strategy, negotiation skills and team building are

desirable.

● Hands on experience on ERP / Source To Pay and reporting tools.

● Proven experience of 18-20 years in related field and business of Retail, E

Commerce or QCommerce preferable.