Procurement and Operations Head

B2B procurement platform

Procurement and Operations Head

Procurement and Operations Head at B2B procurement platform · Bengaluru (Bangalore) · 4 - 7 years · ₹6L - ₹12L / yr · Posted 29 Dec 2021

Procurement and Operations Head

at B2B procurement platform

Agency job

via Unnati

4 - 7 yrs

₹6L - ₹12L / yr

Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement & Buying

Vendor development

Supplier relationship management

cost reduction

Our Bangalore based client is India’s largest procurement platform for the hospitality industry. It brings together all online and offline hotel industry suppliers making purchases faster, convenient and cost efficient.

Founded in 2019 by VIT alumni, this B2B marketplace works with the bottomline of hotels thereby helping them boost their profits by at least 20%. It has already empowered over 1000 hotels including ITC Hotels, Radisson and Taj.

This platform is disrupting the hospitality sector by leveraging the power of omnichannel procurement.

As a Procurement and Operations Head, you will be responsible for Purchasing and Cost Estimating activities across the business

What you need to do:

Creating and implementing best purchasing practice, vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
Discovering profitable suppliers and initiating business and organizing partnerships
Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
Evaluating the challenges faced by the business and taking action to mitigate risks and developing opportunities
Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level
Collaborating with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Providing leadership and managing a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reduction

Desired Candidate Profile

What you need to have:

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

As a Procurement and Operations Head, you will be responsible for Purchasing and Cost Estimating activities across the business

What you need to do:

Creating and implementing best purchasing practice, vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
Discovering profitable suppliers and initiating business and organizing partnerships
Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
Evaluating the challenges faced by the business and taking action to mitigate risks and developing opportunities
Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level
Collaborating with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Providing leadership and managing a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reduction

Desired Candidate Profile

What you need to have:

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

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Handle complete procurement for academic, admin, IT, transport, housekeeping & facility items.
Evaluate PRs, prepare POs, and ensure timely deliveries.
Identify, onboard & manage vendors; negotiate best pricing and contracts.
Maintain procurement documentation, compliance, and vendor performance reports..
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