Procurement Manager

Job Title: Manager Procurement

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Experience Required: ~10 years in procurement / supply-chain / sourcing roles.

Role Summary :

The Manager Procurement will lead and manage the procurement function for the organisation (or division), ensuring the sourcing of goods/services is efficient, cost-effective, compliant and aligned with business strategy. The role involves supplier identification & negotiation, contract management, category management, cross-functional coordination, risk mitigation, and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business goals and supply-chain requirements.
• Manage sourcing and negotiation for key categories of spend (direct / indirect) identify, evaluate and select suppliers, negotiate terms, pricing, contracts and service levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, monitor their performance (cost, quality, delivery, compliance) and drive improvements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (operations, engineering, quality, finance, legal) to understand procurement needs, specifications and ensure timely supply.
• Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking to identify cost reduction opportunities, supplier innovation, alternate sourcing options and risk exposures.
• Lead contracting and supplier agreements: ensure contracts are well-structured, terms are favourable, risks are identified and mitigated.
• Monitor procurement KPIs (cost savings, purchase price variance, supplier lead times, quality issues, on-time delivery) and drive performance improvements.
• Implement procurement best practices, policies, processes and tools (e.g., e-procurement systems, supplier portals, spend analytics).
• Manage procurement budget and forecasts, ensure spend compliance, approval governance, and support audits.
• Lead a team of procurement professionals (if applicable) mentor, train and develop staff.
• Drive sustainable procurement initiatives (e.g., supplier diversity, ESG criteria, ethical sourcing) and ensure adherence to regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Handle any procurement-related risks (supplier failure, supply disruption, price volatility) by developing contingency plans and alternate sourcing strategies.

Qualifications & Skills :

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field. MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• Minimum ~10 years of procurement / sourcing / supply-chain experience, including several years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven track record of sourcing in a multi-category environment (direct and/or indirect).
• Strong negotiation skills, contract management experience and supplier relationship management.
• Deep understanding of procurement best practices, category management, cost-reduction methodologies, and risk management.
• Good analytical skills: able to work with spend data, benchmark pricing, build cost models, drive insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: able to engage with senior leadership, cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Demonstrated leadership capability: able to lead a small team, drive change and influence stakeholders.
• System savvy: experience with ERP / procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, etc.) and strong Excel / data-analysis skills.
• Strong integrity, ethical sourcing mindset, and sound understanding of legal / compliance aspects of procurement.
• Preferred: Experience in international sourcing, multi-site / global supply chains, and experience with sustainability/ESG procurement initiatives.