Lead - Commercial

About the Role

We are looking for a Purchase Manager with experience in interior project procurement and vendor management. The role involves working closely with interior designers, project managers, and vendors to ensure timely sourcing, accurate cost estimation, and smooth execution of material and product procurement across projects.

Key Responsibilities

Estimation & Coordination

• Work closely with interior designers to understand project requirements.
• Assist in preparing BOQs (Bill of Quantities) and cost estimations.
• Provide market rates and vendor inputs during the design stage.

Quotation Management

• Source multiple quotations for materials, furniture, fittings, and finishes.
• Prepare comparative statements (quotation analysis) for management review.

Negotiations & Approvals

• Negotiate prices, delivery timelines, and payment terms with vendors.
• Obtain approvals from management and issue purchase orders.
• Ensure all approvals, contracts, and documentation are properly maintained.

Vendor & Material Management

• Identify and maintain a network of reliable vendors for all interior categories.
• Coordinate with vendors for timely supply as per project schedule.
• Resolve issues related to quality, billing, or delivery delays.

Cost Control & Compliance

• Monitor material usage to minimize wastage.
• Ensure purchases are within approved budgets.
• Comply with company procurement policies and quality standards.

Requirements

• 4–8 years of experience in procurement/vendor management in interiors or construction.
• Strong knowledge of interior materials, BOQs, and cost estimation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with designers and project managers.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP procurement tools.

Location: Mumbai Region (Thane / Ambernath)

Qualification: BE / B.Com

Experience: 3–8 years (relevant industry experience)

Industry: Manufacturing

About the Company

The company is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions in the waste management and environmental domain. It specializes in solid waste management and zero-dumping solutions, with a strong focus on sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across all projects.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchase professional to join the procurement team. The role involves sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and services required for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong supplier management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support organizational goals through efficient procurement practices.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and vendors
• Source materials, equipment, and services at optimal cost, quality, and delivery timelines
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and terms with suppliers

Purchase Order Management

• Prepare and issue purchase orders with accurate specifications and quantities
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery
• Resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders and supplier invoices

Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support uninterrupted operations
• Coordinate with stores, warehouse, and logistics teams for stock planning and replenishment

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with suppliers
• Address supplier issues proactively to ensure smooth supply flow

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, contracts, and vendor data

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchase/procurement within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and coordination skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Manage the Purchasing Process and analyses existing Purchasing strategies 
2. Manage suppliers and Negotiate prices, timelines etc. 
3. Identify new vendors based on quality, cost and reliability 
4. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and negotiate purchase agreements 
5. Responsible for monitoring inventory levels 
6. Handle the requirement recd from OFT
7. Follow up with Suppliers
8. Material receipts (Handling stores GRN issues)
9. SRN checks (With service team on One drive)
10. PR follow up with OFT team as services done without PO
11. PO Placement
12. Enquiries handling.
13. Developing regional, Tier 1 & Tier 2 suppliers.
14. Educating vendors for better paperwork and packaging as per our norms.
15. Helping hand to Proposal team.
16. Rate negotiation.
17. Contract finalization with new vendors.

Experience – 2 to 4 years.

Qualification – Diploma/Graduation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimation & Coordination
• Work closely with interior designers to understand project requirements.
• Assist in preparing BOQs (Bill of Quantities) and cost estimations.
• Provide market rates and vendor inputs during the design stage.
• Quotation Management
• Source multiple quotations for materials, furniture, fittings, and finishes.
• Prepare comparative statements (quotation analysis) for management review.
• Negotiations & Approvals
• Negotiate prices, delivery timelines, and payment terms with vendors.
• Get approvals from management and issue purchase orders.
• Ensure all approvals, contracts, and documentation are properly maintained.
• Vendor & Material Management
• Identify and maintain a network of reliable vendors for all interior categories.
• Coordinate with vendors for timely supply as per project schedule.
• Resolve issues related to quality, billing, or delivery delays.
• Cost Control & Compliance
• Monitor material usage to minimize wastage.
• Ensure purchases are within approved budgets.
• Comply with company procurement policies and quality standards.

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of interior materials, BOQs, and cost estimation.
• Ability to collaborate with interior designers and project managers.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel / ERP procurement tools.
• 8–12 years’ experience in procurement/vendor management in interiors or construction.

Working day - Tue-Sun . Monday off 

About the Client

Our client is a renowned luxury interiors brand recognized for crafting bespoke, high-end designs and delivering timeless, elegant living spaces. With a reputation for precision and excellence, they continue to set benchmarks in the premium interiors industry.

We’re Hiring – Purchase Manager(Interiors)

We have 1 open position for a dynamic Purchase & Vendor Management Professional in the interiors industry.

Working Days: Tuesday–Sunday (Monday Off)

Key Responsibilities

• Estimation & Coordination: Work with interior designers to prepare BOQs, cost estimations, and provide market/vendor insights.
• Quotation Management: Source multiple quotations, prepare comparative statements, and support management in decision-making.
• Negotiations & Approvals: Negotiate with vendors on pricing, delivery, and payment terms. Manage approvals, contracts, and POs.
• Vendor & Material Management: Build and maintain a strong vendor network, ensure timely delivery, and resolve quality or billing issues.
• Cost Control & Compliance: Monitor material usage, ensure budget compliance, and adhere to procurement policies.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong knowledge of interior materials, BOQs, and cost estimation
• 4–8 years’ experience in procurement/vendor management (interiors or construction)
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management and documentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel / ERP tools

Responsibilities and Duties

• To Lead and execute the whole of the procurement function or in parts for Commercial Interiors category as per company norms
• Responsible for purchase decisions that impact cost of purchase, quality of purchase and timeliness of delivery etc of the purchase in relation to commercial interiors
• Implement Industry best practices for Purchase / Procurement by implementing Processes including automation of purchase processes, creating and revising existing procedures and formats used for purchase, updating the database and enhancing vendor connect
• To ensure internal customer delight by timely processing of quotes received from the site / vendors, evaluation of vendors in the line of priority for cost/quality/delivery/process compliance etc, management of payment cycles, inventory management and implementing effective mechanisms in purchase management
• Managing team of procurement executives or offices and freshers wherever applicable to deliver the team objectives by managing team interactions effectively and in collaborative manner . Equally so to manage individual contributor role in procurement function
• Responsible for periodic purchase related MIS and relevant daily, weekly and monthly reports to the management

• Creating vendor-wise PO based on the total production requirement
• Raising PO to the vendors and following up with them for timely dispatch
• Managing the dispatches and deliveries of the items being ordered to the vendors
• Engaging with the logistics service providers to ensure timely delivery of the goods
• Supervising QC of the items received at factory
• Identifying the gaps in invoice and actual receipt and escalating to senior management
• Identifying new vendors for the required raw materials

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Good Hindi speaking skills
• Knowledge in Kannada
• Strong learning and ‘can-do’ attitude
• Experience of working in factory or warehouse
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task 
• Excellent command over MS Excel

• Any graduate degree    
• 4+ years of experience in the Hospitality industry in a senior Procurement role
• Ability and experience in leading a team
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and driven