Senior Director - Procurement Infrastructure

Role - Infrastructure Procurement

Bengaluru, Karanata, India

Details

Designation: Director/Senior Director - Infrastructure Procurement

Core Areas: negotiations & contracting, purchase of Civil, Electrical, Plumbing,

related goods and services , different type of storage systems & Fitout equipments

Qualification: Qualification / Experience - Engineering Graduate/ Post Graduate

from premier institute.

Our Story

Founded in 2021 by Stanford University dropouts, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra,

Zepto is India's fastest growing e-grocery company valued at $1.4 Billion following its

recent Series-E fundraise of $200 Million from marquee global investors including

StepStone Group, Goodwater Capital, Y Combinator Continuity, Kaiser Permanente,

Nexus Venture Partners, Glade Brook Capital, and Lachy Groom. Headquartered in

Mumbai, Zepto is present across 10 major cities in the country, 1000+ employees

strong, and delivers 5000+ products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, daily

cooking essentials, dairy, health-and-hygiene products, etc., to Indian homes within

10 minutes. Through strong tech capabilities, an efficient business model, and a

network of highly optimized delivery centers across its 10 locations, the company is

revolutionizing the Indian grocery segment currently pegged at $600 Billion, making it

easier and more convenient. Beyond groceries, Zepto has also introduced a cafe

offering that allows customers to order Coffee, Chai, and other Caf items, along with

their groceries.

Your Role

Candidate has strong procurement knowledge and experience in

Infrastructure related projects.

Deep knowledge in purchase of Civil, Electrical, Plumbing, related goods and

services , different type of storage systems & Fitout equipments

Procured automation systems and tools within the warehousing & retail

environment.

Experience in procuring cafe related equipment and related setup desirable.

Conversant in financial modeling of make vs buy decisions.

Strategic thinker with focus on driving rigor on operational excellence.

Strong Procurement skills on strategy, cost negotiations & contracting.

Leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Proven performer in delivering business and functional goals.

People manager with ability to build and nurture teams.

We are looking for

Qualification / Experience - Engineering Graduate/ Post Graduate from premier

institute.

Advanced qualifications like CIPS / CPSCM are desirable.

Advanced courses on strategy, negotiation skills and team building are

desirable.

Hands on experience on ERP / Source To Pay and reporting tools.

Proven experience of 18-20 years in related field and business of Retail, E

Commerce or QCommerce preferable.