About the role
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Manage end-to-end procurement activities for OPEX categories including office supplies, facility management, maintenance, IT, travel, professional services, consumables, and other operational requirements.
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Receive and validate purchase requisitions from various departments.
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Source and evaluate vendors based on cost, quality, delivery, service, and commercial terms.
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Obtain and compare quotations and prepare commercial evaluations.
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Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions with suppliers.
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Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company policies and approval procedures.
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Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
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Maintain and develop an approved vendor/supplier database.
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Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, billing, and service-related issues.
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Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Administration, Facilities, IT, Operations, and other business functions for procurement requirements.
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Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and vendor consolidation.
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Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and applicable statutory requirements.
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Maintain proper documentation for quotations, comparative statements, POs, invoices, contracts, and vendor records.
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Track OPEX spending and support periodic procurement and spend analysis reports.
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Assist in annual rate contracts, service agreements, and renewal negotiations.
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Support internal and external audits by providing required procurement documentation.
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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
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2–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain operations, preferably with OPEX procurement exposure.
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Experience with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
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Good knowledge of MS Excel and procurement documentation.
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Vendor sourcing and management
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Negotiation and commercial evaluation
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Purchase order management
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OPEX spend management
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Cost reduction and value optimization
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Contract and rate-contract management
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Good communication and stakeholder-management skills
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Attention to detail and follow-up skills
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Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple requirements
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Procurement cost savings
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PO processing turnaround time
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On-time delivery/service completion
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Vendor performance
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Compliance with procurement policies
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OPEX budget adherence
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Reduction in purchase cycle time
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Supplier consolidation and negotiated savings
Experience in procurement of facility management, maintenance services, office/admin expenses, IT procurement, travel, manpower/services, consumables, AMC contracts, and other indirect/OPEX categories would be an advantage.