Location: Mumbai Designation: Assistant Manager – Indirect Procurement Role Purpose Manage end-to-end indirect procurement activities, ensuring timely sourcing, competitive pricing, quality, and compliance with company procurement processes. Key Responsibilities • Manage procurement of indirect goods and services including administrative, facility, IT, travel, office supplies, and other operational requirements. • Source and evaluate vendors based on cost, quality, delivery timelines, service levels, and commercial terms. • Obtain and compare quotations and negotiate with vendors to achieve cost-effective outcomes. • Manage the complete RFQ, quotation comparison, negotiation, PO creation, and order follow-up process. • Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and support vendor onboarding and performance evaluation. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, specifications, budgets, and timelines. • Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval matrix, and documentation requirements. • Track open POs, deliveries, pending invoices, and resolve procurement-related issues with vendors and internal teams. • Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, vendor consolidation, and standardization. • Maintain procurement MIS, vendor records, quotation comparisons, and other required documentation. • Coordinate with Finance, Admin, HR, IT, and other departments for smooth procurement and payment processes. Desired Skills & Experience • 4–6 years of experience in indirect procurement/purchase, preferably in a corporate environment. • Good knowledge of vendor management, negotiation, sourcing, and procurement processes. • Strong analytical and commercial understanding with good negotiation skills. • Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement/ERP systems. • Good communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills. • Ability to manage multiple requirements and work within defined timelines.