Procurement Manager / Sr. Procurement Manager (Largest Education's Franchise Group), Worli, Mumbai

Job Description:

Position: Procurement Manager / Sr. Procurement Manager
Department: Supply Chain
Years of Experience: 15+ Years
Budget: 15 LPA
Number of Positions: 1
Job Description: PFA

Procurement Manager / Sr. Procurement Manager
Vertical: Supply Chain
Department: Procurement
Location: Mumbai
Qualification: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Finance
Experience: 15+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Strategic Sourcing

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

 Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified and cost-effective suppliers/vendors.
 Negotiate long-term contracts, SLAs, and rate agreements aligned with business needs.
 Drive cost savings through vendor consolidation, alternate sourcing, and TCO analysis.
 Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including timely PO execution and delivery follow-ups.
 Ensure contract compliance and adherence to procurement policies and legal frameworks.
 Monitor vendor performance using defined KPIs and take corrective action when needed.
 Collaborate with finance, operations, and supply chain teams to align procurement with business strategy.
 Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership on procurement performance, savings, and risks.
 Lead and mentor a procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture.
 Mitigate supply chain risks by ensuring continuity and supplier diversification.

Scope of work:

This role encompasses strategic procurement planning, execution, and supplier management. The incumbent will be responsible for building resilient procurement frameworks, optimizing costs, ensuring timely availability of materials/services, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The position includes cross-functional leadership, contract negotiation, ERP utilization, and driving vendor performance for long-term organizational value.

Skills and Qualities:

 Strong supplier/vendor negotiation and contract management skills
 Proven leadership in managing large procurement teams (5+ team members)
 Deep understanding of procurement operations, compliance, and cost-saving techniques
 Knowledge of SAP and MM module is an added advantage
 Analytical mindset with expertise in TCO and risk management
 Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
 Strong project management and decision-making skills
 Ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight timelines
 High level of integrity and adherence to ethical procurement practices
 Strategic thinking with a problem-solving orientation

Perks and Benefits:

 Excellent Career Progression
 Competitive Compensation Package
 Health Insurance
 Energetic and Enthusiastic Work Environment
 Performance Bonus
 Employee Development Plans
 Celebration and Reward