Opkey - Purchasing Manager

Description:About the jobWere a fast-growing organization focused on building smart, scalable, and future-ready solutions that power enterprise growth. Our teams thrive on collaboration, ownership, and innovation. Every decision, big or small, is driven by our mission to bring efficiency, agility, and excellence to the way businesses operate.We believe that behind every great company is a strong procurement engineone that not only keeps the lights on but also fuels long-term growth through strategic vendor partnerships, cost savings, and process excellence. Were Looking for a Builder. A Negotiator. A Connector Who Makes Things Happen.Were hiring a Procurement Lead/Manager who can own the entire purchasing function across the organization. This isnt just about processing approvalsits about creating clarity, designing scalable processes, negotiating like a pro, and making sure every dollar spent delivers value.Youll be the trusted go-to partner for every teamIT, HR, Finance, Operationsand the bridge between our people and our vendors. If you love solving problems, finding win-win deals, and building relationships that last, this role is for you.This is a high-impact role where your decisions will directly influence efficiency, cost optimization, and organizational growth.What Youll Own:End-to-End Procurement:- Take charge of all purchase requisitionsfrom the moment a request comes in to the final approval and delivery.Cross-Functional Collaboration:- Work closely with teams like IT, Finance, HR, and Operations to understand requirements and recommend the best purchasing options.Vendor Management:- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure the best pricing, quality, and terms while maintaining fairness.Contracts & Compliance:- Own vendor contracts, renewals, and performance tracking, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.Process Excellence:- Design simple, transparent, and scalable procurement processes that make purchasing seamless for everyone.Cost Optimization:- Identify opportunities to save costs without cutting corners and share insights with leadership.Reporting & Insights:- Prepare reports on procurement activities, budgets, and cost-saving initiatives for leadership review.A Day in the Life:Youll start by reviewing incoming purchase requests, aligning with department heads on priorities, and checking on vendor commitments. Midday might involve negotiating a deal with a supplier, finalizing a contract renewal, or solving a logistics issue for Operations. Youll wrap up by updating your procurement tracker, reviewing budgets, and sharing quick updates with leadership. Every day, youll balance strategy with executionmaking sure the right resources are available at the right time.What Youll Bring:- 6-10 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or supply chain roles.- A mix of strategic thinking and hands-on executioncomfortable negotiating contracts and managing day-to-day requests.- Strong communication and collaboration skillsyoull be working with every department.- Organization, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset.- Familiarity with procurement tools or ERP systems (and comfort with Excel/Google Sheets).- Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field (MBA is a plus, not a must).Where This Role Can Take You:This is more than a procurement roleits an opportunity to shape how an organization spends, saves, and scales. As Procurement Lead/Manager, youll gain visibility across all departments and have a direct impact on operational success. Over time, you can grow into a Head of Procurement, Supply Chain Lead, or Strategic Sourcing Leader roledriving enterprise-wide procurement strategy and transformation. (ref:iimjobs.com)