Procurement Manager

Designation - Manager Indirect Procurement Infra

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Our Story

Founded in 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto is on a mission to save you time —making every second count towards life's real joys. Our platform has revolutionised rapid commerce in India with cutting-edge technology and strategically optimised delivery hubs. Zepto offers an extensive range of 45,000+ products, from fresh groceries to electronics, beauty essentials, apparels, toys and more, delivering across 50+ cities within minutes.

Zepto Cafe extends our commitment to convenience, featuring a curated menu of over 200 fresh items.

Responsibilities, aka, what we'd like you to deliver :

Capex & Opex Procurement

• Manage end-to-end procurement for infrastructure Capex and Opex categories.
• Lead sourcing and commercial negotiations for Interior Fit-outs, HVAC systems, Cold Rooms, Lifts, Conveyors, Electrical, Civil, MEP, Furniture, and other infrastructure-related categories.
• Handle Opex procurement including Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), Housekeeping, Facility Management, Pest Control, Security Services, and other facility-related requirements.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and timely procurement while maintaining quality and delivery standards.

Repair & Maintenance

• Manage procurement requirements related to Repair & Maintenance (R&M) across infrastructure assets.
• Develop rate contracts and ensure timely availability of vendors for breakdown maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

• Ensure compliance with the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, including PR validation, RFQ management, bid analysis, PO creation, invoice reconciliation, and payment coordination.
• Work closely with Finance and Operations to ensure smooth procurement execution.

Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop strategic vendor partnerships.
• Conduct commercial negotiations, vendor performance reviews, and periodic business reviews.
• Build alternate vendor networks to improve competitiveness and supply continuity.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Business, Projects, Facilities, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely execution.
• Act as a trusted procurement partner by balancing commercial objectives with business needs.

Audit & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, governance standards, and audit requirements.
• Maintain complete procurement documentation, contracts, approvals, and supporting records.
• Support internal and external audits and drive process compliance.

Are you who we're searching for

• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Mba in construction management or suppy chain is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in Infrastructure Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management.
• Prior experience in Quick Commerce, Retail, or E-commerce organizations.
• Proven experience managing both Capex and Opex procurement categories with a strong track record in cost optimization and vendor management.