Purchase Manager

Job Title: Purchase Manager Reports to: Finance Head Department: Finance / Procurement Location: Gurugram Job Purpose: The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading, optimizing, and executing the end-to-end procurement function across the organization with primary focus on IT Sourcing. This role ensures cost-effective sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor relationship management, compliance with GCC regulatory requirements, and alignment with organizational goals. The position plays a critical role in strategic sourcing, spend management, and driving procurement excellence.

Key Responsibilities: Sourcing & Vendor Management Contracting & Negotiation Operational Procurement Compliance & Governance Cost Optimization Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in line with GCC regulations and company policies. Manage supplier performance, SLAs, and compliance audits. Build strong relationships with regional and international suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and reliability.

Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and re-tendering processes. Draft and review commercial terms, ensuring legal and compliance standards. Ensure effective risk mitigation and adherence to regulatory frameworks such as local content requirements.

Liaison with UK Team for Internal Compliances and checks Oversee purchase requisitions, POs, and approval workflows. Ensure adherence to procurement policies and internal control processes. Drive automation, digital procurement tools.

Enforce procurement governance, documentation standards, and transparency. Ensure compliance with GST regulations, import/export rules, free-zone requirements, and GCC customs procedures. Conduct regular audits and ensure alignment with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 20400 sustainable procurement).

Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value engineering initiatives. Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost-benefit analyses. Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities.

Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. 712 years of procurement experience, with at least 5 years in the GCC. Strong experience in contract management, vendor negotiations, and strategic sourcing. Proficiency in ERP systems Excellent knowledge of GCC procurement regulations, customs procedures, and GST frameworks.

Skills & Competencies: Strong negotiation and commercial acumen. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Deep understanding of regional supply markets across GCC.

High integrity, ethical conduct, and stakeholder management capability. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and presentation skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Cost savings achieved vs. target On-time procurement cycle completion Supplier performance scores Compliance audit results Procurement process efficiency (PO cycle time, automation levels)