IndiGo is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager - Procurement to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing the procurement process for critical infrastructure projects, including aircraft hangar construction and office interiors. If you have a strong background in civil, mechanical, or electrical procurement, a knack for negotiation, and experience with SAP Ariba and SAP Hana, you'll play a key part in optimizing costs and ensuring timely project execution.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the end-to-end procurement process for civil, mechanical, electrical, and special systems required for aircraft hangar construction and other office interior projects.
- Be accountable for all commercial transactions with business partners, including the issuance of RFQs (Request for Quotation) through ARIBA, negotiations, price finalization, and short-listing of vendors as per the approved process.
- Generate Purchase Orders (POs) accurately describing items with specifications, make, and price, along with their commercial terms & conditions through SAP Hana.
- Support contract drafting, administration, and management in coordination with legal and project stakeholders.
- Track procurement schedules against project timelines and escalate potential delays to ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier performance data, and detailed cost analyses.
- Ensure procurement compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
- Efficiently handle and manage various domestic and global vendors, dealing with them in the market while identifying and appointing new vendors and suppliers to enhance business development.
- Be well-versed in dealing with import vendors and freight forwarders to manage the logistics of import shipments.
- Have hands-on exposure to handling cost-effective procurement and achieving significant savings through effective evaluation and strategic sourcing of vendors, developing cost-effective alternatives for various operations.
- Prepare Monthly MIS (Management Information System) reports on OPEN PO & OPEN PR.
- Follow up with vendors for the timely delivery of products and ensure timely payments with the help of the payables team.
- Ensure all concerns of internal customers are addressed efficiently and effectively.
Skills
- Proficiency in procurement platforms like SAP Ariba and SAP Hana.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, including experience with domestic and global vendors.
- Expertise in cost-effective procurement strategies and achieving savings.
- Familiarity with import logistics and working with freight forwarders.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for managing procurement records and schedules.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder and vendor coordination.
- Ability to prepare and analyze MIS reports.
- Knowledge of contract drafting and administration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Supply Chain Management.
- 4 to 7 years of work experience in a procurement role.
