Event Coordinator

*4 - 10 Years Experience

* Engineering Graduates

* Must have experience in Commercial complexes, Apartments, Hirise Building, and Gated Community.

* Position will be available or Closed by march or April Months.

Job description

The Purchase Manager will lead and oversee the procurement process for our real estate and construction projects. The ideal candidate should possess 8-15 years of procurement experience, with a strong focus on the construction and materials industry. We offer a competitive salary reflective of industry standards.

Responsibilities:

Procurement Planning:

• Collaborate with project managers to comprehend procurement requirements.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the requirements and technical requirements of the product or service.
• Develop procurement plans for timely and cost-effective material, equipment, and service procurement.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and maintain a robust supplier database.

Supplier Management:

• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolving any issues promptly.
• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers for material and service availability.
• Updating of supplier database with the latest entrants and the evolving technologies relevant to the industry

Purchase Order Management:

• Review and convert purchase requisitions into accurate and complete purchase orders.
• Monitor and track purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with project teams and suppliers to resolve delivery or quality issues.

Cost Management:

• Analyze market trends, prices, and supplier performance for cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement cost control measures without compromising quality.
• Conduct periodic audits for compliance with procurement policies.
• Analyze every material or product to ensure the pricing is appropriate for the product procured.

Inventory Management:

• Manage inventory levels for optimal stock availability.
• Coordinate with warehouse and project teams to track and reconcile inventory.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize stock-outs and excess inventory.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement regulations, and applicable laws.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Prepare reports and provide updates on procurement activities to management.

Qualifications:

• 4 - 10 years of procurement experience in the real estate or construction industry.
• Residential purchase experience is essential.
• Strong Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience in preparing MIS reports as per management requirements.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and supply chain management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in procurement software (ERP) and other relevant tools.
• BE, BTech or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Good Analytical skills to review the quotations and understand the intricacies.
• Financial acumen to grasp the impact of procurement decisions on the overall budget.
• Strategic thinking to develop and implement cost-effective procurement plans that align with the organization's goals.
• Maintaining ethical standards in procurement practices ensures transparency, fairness, and integrity, which is crucial for long-term success and cost management.
• Being adaptable to changes in the market, industry regulations, or organizational priorities allows for agility in adjusting procurement strategies for optimal cost management.
• Good understanding on National Building Code (NBC) of construction

Job Description:

The Purchase Manager will lead and oversee the procurement process for our real estate and construction projects. The ideal candidate should possess 8-15 years of procurement experience, with a strong focus on the construction and materials industry. We offer a competitive salary reflective of industry standards.

Responsibilities:

Procurement Planning:

·       Collaborate with project managers to comprehend procurement requirements.

·       Gain a thorough understanding of the requirements and technical requirements of the product or service.

·       Develop procurement plans for timely and cost-effective material, equipment, and service procurement.

·       Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and maintain a robust supplier database.

Supplier Management:

·       Evaluate suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

·       Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.

·       Monitor supplier performance, resolving any issues promptly.

·       Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers for material and service availability.

·       Updating of supplier database with the latest entrants and the evolving technologies relevant to the industry

Purchase Order Management:

·       Review and convert purchase requisitions into accurate and complete purchase orders.

·       Monitor and track purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.

·       Coordinate with project teams and suppliers to resolve delivery or quality issues.

Cost Management:

·       Analyze market trends, prices, and supplier performance for cost-saving opportunities.

·       Implement cost control measures without compromising quality.

·       Conduct periodic audits for compliance with procurement policies.

·       Analyze every material or product to ensure the pricing is appropriate for the product procured.

Inventory Management:

·       Manage inventory levels for optimal stock availability.

·       Coordinate with warehouse and project teams to track and reconcile inventory.

·       Implement inventory control measures to minimize stock-outs and excess inventory.

Compliance and Documentation:

·       Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement regulations, and applicable laws.

·       Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

·       Prepare reports and provide updates on procurement activities to management.

Qualifications:

·       8 - 15 years of procurement experience in the real estate or construction industry.

·       Residential purchase experience is essential.

·       Strong Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).

·       Experience in preparing MIS reports as per management requirements.

·       Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and supply chain management.

·       Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

·       Proficient in procurement software (ERP) and other relevant tools.

·       BE, BTech or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).

·       Good Analytical skills to review the quotations and understand the intricacies.

·       Financial acumen to grasp the impact of procurement decisions on the overall budget.

·       Strategic thinking to develop and implement cost-effective procurement plans that align with the organization's goals.

·       Maintaining ethical standards in procurement practices ensures transparency, fairness, and integrity, which is crucial for long-term success and cost management.

·       Being adaptable to changes in the market, industry regulations, or organizational priorities allows for agility in adjusting procurement strategies for optimal cost management.

·       Good understanding on National Building Code (NBC) of construction

Develops a purchasing strategy.

Reviews and processes purchase orders.

Manages other members of the purchasing team.

Maintains records of goods ordered and received.

Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.

Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.

Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.

Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.

Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.

Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.

Coordinates with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.

Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.

Keeps up with trends in procurement.

Travels to vendor locations.

Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.

• Ensures timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives given by the CEO.
• The Job role includes working on Sales, Marketing, Operations, as and when required.
• Oversee daily operations through collaboration with senior management and department leaders.
• Manages the CEO calendar and prioritizes their time and schedule.
• Participates with the senior management team in strategic planning and decision-making.
• Creates and maintains systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Establishes standards and procedures for hiring/operations.
• Maintains accurate confidential files and data records.
• Serve as liaison between staff, executives, senior leaders, and CEO, regarding company climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning.
• Build and develop relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness into existing operations, and help to define new operational strategies, working with CEO and executives.
• Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity.

Amar Chitra Katha(ACK Alive) is launching a first of its kind learning program in the country for which we are inviting applications from interested people who would want to be a part of the team. Leo & Mike is the content, curriculum and operations partner for ACK Alive. You will be working closely with the Leo & Mike team as well as the Amar Chitra Katha team, which will be a one of a kind opportunity.

Role: Program Manager (Amar Chitra Katha Project)

Job Description

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Program Manager who can drive our programs across a maximum of 6 centers and ensure the seamless delivery of the programs in line with the organization’s objectives to the complete satisfaction of learners and their parents.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

The Program Manager will be responsible for 

• Effective implementation of program across 6 centers with regard to learner satisfaction,learning outcomes and parent satisfaction

• End to end training in content,learning system,operations and implementation

• Ensuring venue readiness in terms of room setup,material availability etc before the program starts and act as single point of contact for venue partner,parents and learners

• Coordinating kitting ,packing and transportation of materials to and from venues.

• Creating,Updating and maintaining a learner and parent database across all venues

• Creating schedules across venues and communicate the same to facilitators,parents,learners

• Rescheduling of classes at venues as required

• Observing the classrooms and documenting the observations for mentoring facilitators

• Conduct meetings with facilitators and teams to discuss the observations from classroom observation

• Collecting data/feedback from facilitators,learners,parents and classroom observations and loop it back to  Leo & Mike team for appropriate interventions in content and program improvement

• Initiating appropriate interventions wherever required with respect to learner and parent issues

• Managing the post sale communication to parents regarding the programs and communicating about learners to parents through the facilitators

     Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Sound knowledge on Project Management

• Proven experience to manage a team

• Problem Solving and troubleshooting skills

• A positive and proactive attitude

• Ability to take constructive feedback and work on it

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

     Details

• Compensation: Rs.40,000/- per month(6 month contract which may be extended)

• 1 paid leave per month

About Us       

ACK Alive (Amar Chitra Katha)

ACK Alive is a unique concept that brings alive the stories, the cultural learnings and the values that Amar Chitra Katha has always celebrated. The ACK Alive offers a wide range of learning programs to children that is rooted in Indian values and combined with modern skills to thrive in the 21st century. 

Amar Chitra Katha has been the first glimpse into our glorious heritage and culture for generations of Indians. Founded in 1967, today, Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) is a household name in India. Today, ACK is synonymous with the reinvention of quintessential Indian tales from the great epics, mythology, history, literature, oral folktales and many other sources.

Leo & Mike 

Leo & Mike is the content and curriculum partner for ACK Alive. Leo & Mike is a new-age learning company for 4 to 14 year old children. We create and facilitate after-school and summer camp programs where learning happens through interdisciplinary content, project-based activities and play. We work closely with parents, schools and other organizations with a similar mission while keeping children at the centre of everything that we do.