Sr. Procurement Executive

About SmartQ:

We go many miles beyond the F&B industry into capturing hearts and making a real difference by resolving the root cause of the business problem. At the core we strive to understand our clients requirements through the display of empathy and provide solutions with an analytical mind that are both scalable and sustainable.

In less than a decade we have made significant strides, streamlining cafeteria operations across the globe across multiple industries through our cutting-edge technology. Armed with a global presence across 17 countries, we believe in the principle of serving our clients and the ultimate users wholeheartedly. We are relentless at solving the key insight of how do we make people feel the best every day!

On the macro, we are built on 4 key pillars-great people, great food, great experience, and greater good. These pillars keep us firmly grounded to our work culture that resonates with humility and hard work, which shows in the projection of our growth trajectory.

Are you passionate about managing the procurement process and driving efficiency within an organization If your answer is yes, we are looking for someone like you!

As a Sr. Procurement Executive, you will be working closely with the Procurement and Purchase team. The incumbent will help the organization achieve the vision of establishing a strong vendor foothold in the top 7 metro cities, inventory management, P&L management, vendor partner handling and onboarding. Ensuring timely deliveries of products requested with no compromise on quality.

If you have a strong background in procurement and are eager to contribute to the dynamic world of food and technology, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. Ready to take the next step in your procurement career Join us today!

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Work on development and implement procurement strategies, onboard reliable suppliers (manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers)
• Assist in process of Procure-to Pay, generate, validate and maintain change of SAP Purchase Order according to business needs.
• Work on SAP for vendors registration, vendor onboarding, creating purchase orders and generate reports.
• Work with Supply chain team on order placements, deliveries and inventory management.
• Work on Contract management and negotiations in coordination with the legal team.
• Work with internal teams on the requirements and deliveries with cross functional collaboration.
• Sourcing of potential vendors and suppliers to meet organizational requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing and other important data.
• Work closely with the finance team on invoice process and payments.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Handle procurement issues and complaints from vendors and clients.
• Identify opportunities of growth through different channels to showcase the best possible P&L
• Manage seasonal peaks and target vendors based on that at best possible prices.
• To work without a lot of micromanagements and who can lead the front in taking responsibilities.

Qualification:

• Working experience in SAP is a must.
• Working experience in MIS and presentations.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in reading the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Contract Management
• Excellent communication skills (multilingual preferred)
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Proven working experience as a Sr. Procurement Executive.
• B.Sc. or any degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
• 7+ years of relevant experience.

Message from CEO:

We've come to realize that we're not merely in the B2B Food service industry; we're in the business of Capturing Hearts. We find ourselves in a unique position to turn ordinary, mundane corporate cafeterias into places of pure delight, where individuals can freely express themselves, find inspiration, and share happiness. Such a profound transformation opportunity is a rare gift, where the purpose of our enterprise transcends the ordinary. If this vision resonates with you, we invite you to join us in our mission to spread joy and happiness in a world weighed down by stress and pressure. Together, let's play our part in making this world a more beautiful place.