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procurement services manager

Intuit

<div>
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 Intuit Global Sourcing &amp; Procurement (GSP) is transforming Source-to-Report processes and technology to create a seamless digital procurement experience for employees, enhance performance in our strategic partners, and amplify value delivered for One Intuit. As we adapt to the changing demands of our procurement landscape with controls, compliance and talent considerations, and as we position our reimagined procurement organization to enable both Intuit&rsquo;s evolution as an AI-driven expert platform and Finance&rsquo;s transformation to accelerate sustainable value, the Shared Services Group Manager will play a pivotal role leading the overall strategy and operating rhythm of our move to a dedicated capability center focused on the effectiveness, efficiency and experience utilizing both in-house and third party talent to execute business processes across procurement.
 
 
 The Shared Services Group Manager will serve as a strategic leader and steward, requiring strong business acumen and knowledge of the procurement function and its supporting business processes, with experience operationalizing shared services to effectively consolidate, optimize, standardize and transform our processes, while bringing continuous improvements and best practices to bear based on internal/external insights and performance management of talent. Key responsibilities include developing and operationalizing the target state operating model taking full advantage of third party staff augmentation while evaluating optimization opportunities leveraging in-house employees, partnering with procurement process owners and subject matter experts to standardize and achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency with current state outsourced service provider talent, while shaping the future state automation roadmap drawing on synergies across the Intuit ecosystem with AI-assisted experiences. Operational leadership of Intuit&rsquo;s procurement function demands a proactive self-starter capable of driving change. The outcomes significantly impact crucial corporate-level objectives, influencing various business units and functional groups within Intuit.
 
 
 What you'll bring
 
 
 
 Skills, Behaviors &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
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 Excellent interpersonal skills; can effectively interface and collaborate with employees at all levels
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 Adept and resilient within a high-change environment focused on long term opportunities
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 Solution-oriented with a data-led and data-driven approach
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 Proactive, action-oriented self-starter
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 Exhibits high levels of judgment, innovation and creativity; is a critical thinker
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 Effective use of inquiry and advocacy to work through barriers
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 Coupa, Concur, Amazon Business and other P2P systems experience
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 Strong analytical, written and communication skills
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 Excellent documentation and requirements analysis with experience developing and/or presenting business cases
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 Ability to work independently as well as lead and collaborate in cross-functional team environments
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 Proficient in collaboration and productivity systems such as Microsoft Applications, Google Drive, Salesforce, Smartsheet and Slack
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 10-15 years industry expertise with excellent operations and program management skills, including relevant experience leading a global shared services procurement program and managing OSPs
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 Strong knowledge of the procurement industry, supplier operations and source selections
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 Customer-focused with strong communication, coordination, and planning skills
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 Excellent analytical skills and ability to make recommendations to senior leadership based on data
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 Ability to apply judgment to balance policy with achievement of business objectives and user experience
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 Ability to influence and gain alignment with others to change the thinking
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 Experience with procurement technology and tools including e-procurement platforms
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 Availability to directly support and interact with multiple international business units
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 Culturally aware; experience communicating with a global audience
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or other quantitative discipline
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 Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
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 Experience working in the High-Tech or Financial Services sector preferred
 
 
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 How you will lead
 
 
 
 Leadership And Strategy
 
 
 
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 Cultivates and coordinates relationships with Sourcing, Procurement, Data &amp; Automation, Controls &amp; Compliance, and Finance stakeholders, with ability to interact with senior leaders to provide strategic guidance or support decision-making.
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 Adept at assessing current state staffing composition, exploring various degrees of captive center vs. OSP strategy, and making recommendations based on a transformational vision.
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 Develops and executes the vision for a best in class shared services procurement program, keeping the customer experience at the forefront while seeking automation and AI-assisted solutions as velocity drivers for GSP. Develops the plan, operational roadmap, and goals in service to that vision.
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 Creates buoyancy for Sourcing, Procurement and Travel &amp; Expense business process owners, acting as the local oversight for OSPs/employees while enabling process owners to maintain governance of the process.
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 Collaborates across Intuit to leverage resources and knowledge to solve problems and achieve results.
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 Role-models execution with velocity, agility, and excellence.
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 Partners with international teams to ensure globally compliant and locally relevant policies and procedures.
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 Makes pivotal decisions that necessitate collaboration, engagement, and accountability with business and technical leaders, as well as executives across the organization.
 
 
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 Shared Services Leadership
 
 
 
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 Partners with GSP Leaders, process owners, and OSPs to determine maturity of procurement people, processes and controls against target maturity required to deliver GSP&rsquo;s benefits and goals
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 Designs, builds and implements the operating model necessary to realize GSP&rsquo;s target state, including optimizing the current state to free-up high value resources, developing the strategy to reduce OSP footprint, evolving the shared services center to a follow the sun model, and driving transactional work to AI/automation.
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 Responsible for the development, management, optimization and scaling of partner performance management of our OSPs, including budget/forecast management and staffing plans.
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 Ensures quality, velocity and compliance of procurement standard operating procedures including purchase order and invoice processing, expense auditing, and help desk operations, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the organization.
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 Provides direct management and oversight of the procurement help desk including the development and optimization of our knowledge base that enables both AI-assisted chat and our ability to get end users in the hands of human experts when they need it.
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 Identifies potential risks, ensuring compliance with company policies, and preventing unauthorized expenditures.
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 Collaborates with GSP International Procurement, Controls &amp; Compliance, International Accounting and Compliance and other business partners to support regulatory compliance reporting and audits as required.
 
 
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 People Management
 
 
 
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 Provides oversight and local management of ~6 teams comprised of 50+ contingent workers supporting critical business operations
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Manager 3, Procurement

Amazon

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 At Amazon, we're working to be the Earth&rsquo;s Most Customer-centric Company. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is seeking Procurement Manager for our Operations and Trans team. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.
 
 
 Amazon is looking for a high-energy, results oriented individual to manage Sourcing of services (indirect spend). This role works in a fast paced environment with quickly changing priorities, strategic approach, should be able to respond quickly to meet fast paced requirements with strong communication and negotiation skills. He or she should be able to manage multiple stakeholders and a reasonable number of vendor partners.
 
 
 Key responsibilities and deliverables
 
 
 Procurement category manager is responsible for
 
 
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 Defines and implement sourcing strategy, works with cross-functional teams to ensure that strategies are executed, and effectively communicates initiatives to gain customer and supplier buy-in and to drive them towards anticipated outcomes.
 
 
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 2 Defines negotiation strategy and owns complete bidding process. Evaluate vendor proposals, Negotiate commercials, contract terms and implementation plan with suppliers, prepares comparisons, analyse and put forward the proposal.
 
 
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 Ensures compliance documents and signing of contracts with suppliers in line with negotiation, by collaborating with legal, business, operations and vendors.
 
 
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 4 Owns and Drives cost reduction and cost avoidance goals.
 
 
 5 Own the supplier relationship and overall supplier development. Ensures vendor compliance with respect to safety, sustainability and social responsibility goals. Will be the spokesperson to represent Amazon in front of supplier with clarity. Establishes supplier diversity/sourcing targets and expands current supplier selection options accordingly. Regularly evaluates these targets to raise the bar in terms of deliverables;
 
 
 6 Evaluates key spend, performance, and compliance data to lead supplier or category decisions.
 
 
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 Operates with significant autonomy and discretion.
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 Promote the Procurement team internally and externally.
 
 
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 Key job responsibilities
 
 
 Key responsibilities and deliverables.
 
 
 Procurement category manager is responsible for
 
 
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 Defines and implement sourcing strategy, works with cross-functional teams to ensure that strategies are executed, and effectively communicates initiatives to gain customer and supplier buy-in and to drive them towards anticipated outcomes.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 2 Defines negotiation strategy and owns complete bidding process. Evaluate vendor proposals, Negotiate commercials, contract terms and implementation plan with suppliers, prepares comparisons, analyse and put forward the proposal.
 
 
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 Ensures compliance documents and signing of contracts with suppliers in line with negotiation, by collaborating with legal, business, operations and vendors.
 
 
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 4 Owns and Drives cost reduction and cost avoidance goals.
 
 
 5 Own the supplier relationship and overall supplier development. Ensures vendor compliance with respect to safety, sustainability and social responsibility goals. Will be the spokesperson to represent Amazon in front of supplier with clarity. Establishes supplier diversity/sourcing targets and expands current supplier selection options accordingly. Regularly evaluates these targets to raise the bar in terms of deliverables;
 
 
 6 Evaluates key spend, performance, and compliance data to lead supplier or category decisions.
 
 
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 Operates with significant autonomy and discretion.
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 Promote the Procurement team internally and externally.
 
 
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 A day in the life
 
 
 Same as Above
 
 
 
 About The Team
 
 
 
 Not applicable
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree
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 7+ years of procurement experience
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Master's degree
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 5+ years of creating, defining, and implementing procurement strategy experience
 
 
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 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - ASSPL - Karnataka
 
 
 Job ID: A3030166
</div>

Procurement Manager, Global Procurement Organisation

Urban Company

<div>
 
 
 Build India's first great hardware brand.
 
 
 
 Native is the hardware division of Urban Company. Urban Company is the world&rsquo;s largest home services platform, serving India, UAE, and Singapore. We deliver an unparalleled range of services including beauty services &amp; treatments, appliance repairs, massages, home repairs, and cleaning.
 
 
 
 
 
 At Native, we design and build high-performance products for Indian homes from scratch, and in-house by sweating the details in-and-out.
 
 
 
 
 
 In just over a year, we've redefined the RO purifiers:
 
 
 - Filters that last 2 years (a first in India)
 
 
 - Zero service calls for 24 months
 
 
 - Unmatched design, fit, and finish
 
 
 
 
 
 We also re-invented what a truly smart door lock should be like:
 
 
 - Camera that lets you see who's at the door before you open (from anywhere)
 
 
 - Truly remote unlock that works from anywhere
 
 
 - Exceptional, trend-setting design
 
 
 
 
 
 At Urban Company and Native, we understand how to build services and products that people love and feel magical! Native is not just another hardware company. Native is your opportunity to build a new kind of brand for India that's obsessed with customer delight.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll do
 
 
 
 You'll work closely with the core NPD team and become the face of Native by UC for any new sourcing partnerships related to new product developments as well as current product improvements. You will own the supply chain journey from sourcing and prototyping to vendor development and procurement for production scale-up.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Roles and Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Strategic Sourcing &amp; Supplier Development:
 
 Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for mechanical, electronic, and plastic components critical to NPD. Lead supplier negotiations to secure the best balance of cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
 
 
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 Cost &amp; Timeline Management for New Product Launches:
 
 Own the BoM cost, development costs, and timelines for all new products under development. Collaborate closely with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure that products are delivered within the agreed cost structure and development timelines, balancing quality, cost-efficiency, and speed to market. ●
 
 Cross-Functional Collaboration:
 
 Work hand-in-hand with design and engineering teams to translate product concepts into manufacturable parts. Collaborate with R&amp;D, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of sourced components.
 
 
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 Tooling &amp; Molding Commercials:
 
 Manage the costs of tooling, molding, and related hardware development processes, ensuring alignment with budget and production timelines while maintaining quality standards.
 
 
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 Lifecycle Management:
 
 Drive development of prototypes by working with vendors on tooling, pilot runs, and iterative improvements. Manage the end-to-end supply chain for new products, from component sourcing to final production.
 
 
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 Risk Management &amp; Compliance:
 
 Ensure quality compliance through vendor audits, first article inspections, and validation processes. Mitigate risks by developing alternate vendor strategies, ensuring supply continuity for critical components.
 
 
 ●
 
 Forecasting &amp; Planning:
 
 Forecast and plan procurement needs for NPD projects to enable seamless production readiness. Maintain key procurement metrics and build a culture of first-principles cost analysis and long-term vendor partnerships.
 
 
 
 
 
 We
 
 are looking for:
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a dynamic and driven Procurement Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is passionate about building high-performance products. You should be ready to make an impact by managing end-to-end procurement for cutting-edge hardware solutions, while ensuring cost-efficiency, speed, and quality. We need someone who&rsquo;s not just operational, but also strategic &mdash; someone who can contribute to the development of the next generation of game-changing products for Indian homes.
 
 
 ● 2&ndash;4 years of hands-on experience in procurement within hardware-intensive industries such as Electric Vehicles, Consumer Appliances, Wearables, FMCG, Energy, Oil &amp; Gas, etc. Experience in electronics, automotive, or consumer durables is preferred.
 
 
 ● Bachelor's or Master's degree from top-tier institutions like IIT, BITS, NIT, or similar, with a strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering. MBA is a plus.
 
 
 ● Proven track record in end-to-end product lifecycle management, including sourcing of mechanical parts, electronic components, and plastics for prototyping, manufacturing, and production-scale operations.
 
 
 ● Deep understanding of component sourcing, supply chain optimization, and vendor management, with the ability to negotiate cost-effective deals while ensuring product quality and timely delivery.
 
 
 ● Hands-on experience with vendor evaluation, auditing, and risk management to maintain supply chain continuity and compliance.
 
 
 ● Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence, bringing first-principles cost analysis and problem-solving capabilities to every aspect of sourcing.
 
 
 ● Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials science, and tooling technologies, enabling you to effectively collaborate with design and R&amp;D teams to develop products from concept to scale.
 
 
 ● Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, leading initiatives that bridge procurement, engineering, design, and operations teams.
 
 
 ● Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to drive cost reductions without compromising product integrity or timeline.
 
 
 ● Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to quickly pivot in response to changes in supply chain conditions or product requirements.
 
 
 ● Knowledge of Indian taxation, cross-border regulations, and import/export laws is a plus.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why join us
 
 
 
 Urban Company is a house-hold name when it comes to exceptional quality of services at home. Native products, since we launched in September 2023, are already the top-selling water purifiers on major e-commerce platforms. We take pride in building services and products that are exceptional in quality.
 
 
 You'll be part of a team who care deeply about building great products and services. As a part of being in the culture of building with creativity, collaboration, problem-solving with customer-first approach, you'll do some of the best work of your career!
 
 
 If you ever wondered what it was like to work at the top 3 hardware companies in the world when they were just fifty people, imagine building products for India that sparked a movement. That's the kind of opportunity we're offering you at Native by Urban Company.
 
</div>

Procurement Manager

Studio Amaavi

<div>
 
 &nbsp;Location: Bangalore
 
 
 &nbsp;Job Type: Full-Time
 
 
 &nbsp;Reporting To: Director / Managing Partner
 
 
 &nbsp;Industry: Luxury Real Estate, Architecture &amp; Interior Design
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Us:
 
 
 
 We are a high-end luxury home design and build firm delivering premium residential spaces with exceptional attention to detail, aesthetic value, and functionality. Our operations include custom architecture, interior design, and construction&mdash;requiring careful coordination with a wide range of local suppliers, contractors, and material vendors.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Manager to lead all domestic procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction or interior procurement and will be responsible for sourcing high-quality materials locally, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring on-time deliveries to support our project timelines.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Vendor &amp; Supplier Management
 
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 Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable domestic suppliers and contractors.
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 Maintain and nurture strong relationships with existing vendors across categories like tiles, electricals, plumbing, furniture, lighting, etc.
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 Regularly assess vendor performance based on quality, pricing, and delivery timelines.
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 Local Sourcing
 
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 Source premium-quality materials that align with project design specifications.
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 Stay updated with local market trends to identify better options for pricing or quality.
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 Order &amp; Delivery Coordination
 
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 Manage purchase orders from requirement to delivery.
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 Track lead times and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely site delivery.
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 Address and resolve issues related to delays, defects, or order mismatches.
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 Cost Control &amp; Budget Adherence
 
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 Compare vendor quotations and negotiate pricing to maintain project profitability.
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 Work closely with project and site teams to avoid wastage or over-ordering.
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 Maintain procurement cost trackers for ongoing projects.
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 Project Support
 
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 Collaborate with design and project execution teams to anticipate procurement needs.
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 Maintain proper communication with the site teams for demand planning and material logistics.
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 Documentation &amp; Compliance
 
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 Ensure all procurement documentation is properly recorded.
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 Verify supplier bills, quality, and quantities before forwarding to accounts for payment.
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 Maintain transparency and traceability in all purchase transactions.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Business Administration, or equivalent.
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 Minimum 3&ndash;5 years of experience in procurement for construction, interiors, or real estate.
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 Strong negotiation, vendor management, and organizational skills.
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 Good understanding of interior and construction materials.
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 Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and procurement workflows.
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 Knowledge of Tally, Zoho, or other procurement/ERP tools is an added advantage.
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 Language: Fluency in English and Hindi (regional language proficiency is a plus).
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 Preferred Attributes:
 
 
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 High sense of accountability and ownership.
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 Detail-oriented with a structured approach to planning.
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 Ability to handle multiple projects and vendors simultaneously.
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 Proactive, solution-driven mindset.
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 Compensation:
 
 
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 Competitive salary based on experience and performance.
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 Incentives/Bonuses based on project savings and delivery performance.
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</div>

Tata Electronics

<div>
 
 
 Title of the position:
 
 Procurement operations (Tool/equipment/direct materials procurement) Semiconductor
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Bangalore
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About The Business
 
 
 
 Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.
 
 
 Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India&rsquo;s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.
 
 
 Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.&rsquo;
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Procurement process management (procure to pay)
 
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 On time PO creation and management
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 Collaborate with vendor per MRP changes and mitigate any risks associated to on time material availability
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 Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure timely and smoothly delivery of materials
 </li>
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 Follow up on payments and ensure timely release of funds to vendors
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 Stakeholder management
 
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 Participate in review meetings for high-value projects, ensuring alignment with user department and finance
 </li>
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 Drive improvements needed in procurement process &amp; systems to enable efficiency and effectiveness and achieve internal customer satisfaction
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 Documentation
 
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 Maintain accurate and up to date procurement records, documentation
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 Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements throughout the procurement process
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 Vendor data management
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Qualification
 
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 Engineering degree for Tool/equipment/direct materials procurement
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 Preferably semiconductors industry experience
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 Proficiency in SAP
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 Good communication skills
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 
 Desired Experience Level
 
 
 
 10 to 15 yrs
 
</div>

Procurement Ops Manager

Century Real Estate Holdings Pvt Ltd

<div>
 
 We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Procurement/Purchase to lead our procurement team. This role is critical in ensuring the timely acquisition of materials and services while optimizing costs and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of procurement processes within the real estate industry and a proven track record of effective supply chain management.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 <li>
 Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and project requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the procurement process for materials, services, and subcontractors, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with project timelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure the best terms and pricing.
 </li>
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 Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering partnerships that enhance quality and reliability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor market trends and conduct regular supplier evaluations to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
 </li>
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 Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to understand material and service requirements for upcoming projects.
 </li>
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 Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies in procurement activities.
 </li>
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 Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
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 Prepare and manage the procurement budget, ensuring cost control and efficient resource allocation.
 </li>
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 Report on procurement performance metrics and provide insights for strategic decision-making.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Purchase/Procurement Head

Circles

<div>
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform - Circles X, helping telco operators launch and operate successful digital brands through its offerings.
 
 
 Having pioneered a successful blueprint for disrupting the telco space in Singapore, Circles has since launched its own digital telco, Circles.Life, in Singapore, Taiwan and Australia. Circles has also partnered with other telco operators to launch digital services, enabling our partners to accelerate growth and capture market share within a short period of time.
 
 
 Today, Circles is partnering with operators in 14 countries to deliver delightful digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses.
 
 
 We are backed by global investors such as Sequoia, Warburg Pincus, EDBI Singapore and Founders Fund &ndash; renowned backers of industry-shaking innovators.
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented
 
 Vendor and Contract Manager
 
 with a specialization in
 
 Technology Spend Management
 
 . This role will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of vendor relationships, negotiating and administering IT-related contracts, and optimizing technology-related spend across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a thorough understanding of IT procurement, SaaS contracts, and vendor performance management.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Vendor Management
 </li>
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 Establish and maintain strategic relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
 </li>
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 Develop and implement vendor performance and risk management frameworks.
 </li>
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 Monitor vendor compliance with contract terms, SLAs, and KPIs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Facilitate regular vendor reviews and business reviews.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract Lifecycle Management
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Lead contract negotiations and renewals, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and manage contracts for software, hardware, cloud services, consulting, and telecom.
 </li>
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 Coordinate with legal, compliance, and finance teams to ensure contract alignment with organizational policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain a centralized repository of vendor agreements and contract data.
 </li>
 <li>
 Technology Spend Optimization
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Analyze IT spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities.
 </li>
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 Support budgeting and forecasting for IT spend categories.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with internal stakeholders (IT, Finance, Legal, etc.) to align purchasing strategies with business goals.
 </li>
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 Track software license usage to prevent overages and ensure compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Governance and Risk Management
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Ensure procurement practices adhere to regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements.
 </li>
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 Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for new and existing vendors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support audit requests and data analysis related to vendor and contract management.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Education and Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years of experience in vendor or contract management, preferably in IT or technology services.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of SaaS, IaaS, PaaS licensing models, cloud services, and IT infrastructure.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills And Competencies
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep knowledge of technology procurement processes and tools.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to interpret complex contract terms and conditions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with vendor management tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, or similar).
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or other spend analytics tools.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Professional certifications (e.g., CPM, CPSM, ITIL, or equivalent).
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in global vendor management or working in a multinational environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with data privacy, cybersecurity, and third-party risk standards.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Associate, Vendor Management - India / Philippines

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