Operations Manager

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

Job Overview:

We are seeking experienced dynamic consulting professionals/ strategic thinkers who have worked in the corporate and social sector. As an Engagement Manager at Dhwani Rural Information Systems, you will be responsible for the successful implementation of large-scale programs and will be tasked with setting up and end-to-end management of program PMU from Dhwani’s side. You will work closely with the program owners to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned, and updates are communicated effectively. You will act as a point of contact between the program owners and the internal tech team at Dhwani and be accountable for ensuring the overall delivery of scope and SLAs. Key

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the implementation and delivery of large-scale and technology-supported multi-stakeholder programs.

• Maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.

• Ensure project objectives align with the client's business goals and objectives.

• Oversee project budget, resources, and timeline to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Conduct regular project status reviews, and mitigate project risks and issues.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication for seamless project execution.

• Develop and implement performance metrics to measure project outcomes and impact.

• Foster a continuous improvement mindset and culture, promoting best practices and innovation in project delivery.

• Report project progress, status, and results to stakeholders and senior management.

• Identify opportunities for improvement in project delivery processes and methodologies and collaborate with internal teams.

• Represent the organization in industry events and forums to build the brand and establish thought leadership.

• Manage business requirement discussions with program owners and report on projects.

• Ensure overall delivery of scope and SLAs and provide monthly updates to program owners.

• Facilitate monthly meetings with program owners and project managers on updates, highlights, challenges, and future plans.

• Own discussions with program owners on tool integration, new features, best practices for data storage, and quality checks. (For Example, mGrant, Power BI, OneDrive, etc)

Essential Technical Requirements:

• Strong research skills (qualitative and quantitative, impact assessments, report writing, log frame design)

• Experience with BI tools like Power BI

• Experience in project management tools and techniques, including project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage external partners

Essential Non-Technical Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with program owners and team members

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities for process improvements

• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities

• High level of motivation and dedication to delivering high-quality work

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

• Strong client engagement skills.

• Humility, willingness to listen and learn.

Education:

• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Management, Development Studies, Economics, or Computer Science, with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in program management and technology-based projects in the social sector.

• Preference given to candidates with a degree from a reputable institution such as IRMA, APU, IIFM, XIMB, TISS, IIHMR or fellowship from YIF, Anubhav Lecture Series, India Fellow, Indian School of Public Policy, Gandhi, Teach for India, Genpact Fellowship

• Experience working with IT platforms and software solutions is a plus

Keywords:

• Project Delivery

• Engagement Management

• Customer Relationships

• Stakeholder Management

• Risk Assessment

• Resource Allocation

• Schedule Management

• Budgeting and Financial Tracking

• Process Improvement

• Status Reporting

• Communication and Collaboration

• Problem-Solving

• Cross-functional Team Management

• Time Management

• Strategic Planning

• Vendor Management

• Negotiation Skills

• Customer Satisfaction

• Performance Metrics

• Project Management Methodologies

• Data cleaning

• Report writing

• Impact assessments

• Training and training manual development

• Requirements gathering

• Multiple project management

• Fast-paced work environment

• Logical aptitude

• Ownership-taking attitude

• Action/task oriented

• Strong sense of purpose

• Written and presentation skills

Job Description:

• Responsible for helping in data preparation and data pull
• Should be able to cut and slice data to extract interesting insights from the data
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, TPMs & PMs to execute deliverables
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
• Analyse, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for senior management and stakeholders
• Working on strategy development to enhance user experience
• Work with development teams to learn existing projects and different use cases.
• Hands-on experience in Excel & MS Office - Expert, SQL will be preferred

Technical Skills:

• Sales & acquisition experience, Customer Service, Customer Relationship, Relationship Management
• Be self-driven, and show the ability to deliver on ambiguous projects with incomplete data

Desired Skills:

• An ability and interest in working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly changing environment
• Should have worked on Business Projects for an organization, Ex: customer acquisition, and customer retention.

1-3 Years’ experience (maximum 3 years) in Business Analyst/Program Manager/Project Manager role having good knowledge of SQL, Excel, and MS Office

Below find the Job Description:-

Skill Set :

•  Hands-on experience with Advance Excel. 
• Team Handling experience
• The ability to generate excel reports & Validate them.
• Problem solving attitude
• Team Player

Job Responsibilities :

• Hand On experience in payments, stock management, Ecommerce Operations, Online Market Place, Cataloging (Procurement  Expert/ Inventory Management).
• Minimum 5 years of team handling experience
• Strong interaction with Internal & External teams.
• Managing Internal & External Merchants.
• Ticket & Escalation Management.
• Sale Support & getting higher discounts to improve sales

Project Delivery, Project Management, Resource allocation, Project Planning, Project Mentioning, Team Management, Vendor Management, Risk Management, Project oversight / coordination / management

• Develop and manage the outreach strategy across various segments of corporate users i.e., MNCs, start-ups, investors. Develop targeted value propositions for various segments of corporate users

• Conduct regular analysis of platform usage by companies to determine key issues / insights and suggest actions. Weekly follow-ups with key clients and developing client relationships 

• Independently, pitch the concept, manage follow-up, and ensure leads’ questions are answered

• Support design of key strategic initiatives through analytics and primary research and curation of the company side of the platform

• Envision and execute strategic partnerships e.g., industry associations, universities

• Managing own and team’s BD pipeline - tracking communications, success rates, etc.

• Refine the company outreach strategy jointly with the CEO and Marketing teams based on data on skills, usage patterns, success rates for different types of roles and organisations

We are looking for candidates who are comfortable with -

• P&L preparation
• MIS Reporting
• GST and Taxation
• Income Tax
• Vendor Management
• Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Invoicing
• Should be comfortable with Tally ERP and Advanced Excel

Requirements:

• B Com or M Com with a specialisation in Accounting