Assistant Procurement Manager --GUPDC5954894

ASSISTANT MANAGER – PROCUREMENT

Corporate Procurement

Location: Noida Experience: 7-12 Years Type: Full-Time, On-site

ABOUT THE ROLE

Compunnel is looking for an Assistant Manager – Procurement to take real ownership of how we source, negotiate, and manage vendors — moving procurement here from a transactional, PO-processing function into a strategically managed one. This is a step up from a purchasing-execution role: you'll be shaping category strategy, driving vendor governance, and owning cost outcomes, not just following up on approvals.

What Makes This Role Different

This role carries real budget and vendor-relationship ownership — not just processing purchase orders raised by other teams.

You'll work directly with stakeholders across IT, admin, facilities, and business functions, and your negotiation and category decisions will visibly move the cost needle.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

▸ Own end-to-end sourcing strategy across IT, admin, facility, and operational categories.

▸ Build category plans that balance cost, quality, and supply continuity rather than reacting request by request.

▸ Identify consolidation and standardization opportunities across recurring spend categories.

2. Vendor Negotiation & Governance

▸ Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, terms, and SLAs for new and renewing vendor contracts.

▸ Build and maintain a vendor governance framework — performance reviews, scorecards, and escalation paths.

▸ Develop long-term vendor relationships that hold up under pressure, not just at contract signing.

3. Budget & Cost Optimization

▸ Own procurement spend against budget, with visibility into variance and savings delivered.

▸ Drive year-on-year cost optimization initiatives without compromising service quality.

4. Process & Compliance Governance

▸ Ensure procurement activity follows company policy, approval matrices, and audit requirements.

▸ Strengthen PR-to-PO workflows, documentation standards, and contract record-keeping across the function.

5. Stakeholder Management

▸ Act as the primary procurement point of contact for internal department heads and business leaders.

▸ Translate business requirements into sourcing plans that meet both timeline and cost expectations.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

▸ 7-12 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.

▸ Demonstrated ownership of vendor negotiations and category strategy, not just purchase execution.

Skills

▸ Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.

▸ Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, or equivalent) and advanced Excel.

▸ Working knowledge of contract structuring, RFP/RFQ processes, and vendor risk management.

Education

▸ Graduate or Postgraduate degree in any discipline; a background in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management is a plus.

COMPENSATION & LOGISTICS

▸ Location: Noida (on-site)

▸ Employment Type: Full-Time

▸ Compensation: As per industry standards, commensurate with experience

You Might Be the Right Fit If...

I've led vendor negotiations that delivered real, measurable cost savings — not just line-item discounts.

I think in category strategy, not just open purchase requests.

I can hold my own with senior stakeholders and vendors in the same conversation.