Purchase Manager (Interior Design)

About MyOperator:

MyOperator, India's leading cloud communication platform, is expanding its reach, and we're looking for a driven individual to lead our channel sales efforts.

MyOperator empowers over 12,000 businesses globally with seamless cloud telephony and WhatsApp solutions, including IVR, call management, virtual numbers, and robust CRM integrations. We are ranked #1 in India's Call + WhatsApp Matrix, helping businesses streamline communication, boost sales, and enhance customer experience. Join our ambitious team and play a pivotal role in our continued success!

Are you a results-driven and organized professional looking to take ownership of operational excellence? We are seeking an Executive - Operations and Admin to lead and strengthen our backend operations across telecom, data center, and vendor management domains. You will play a key role in optimizing resources, improving vendor performance, and driving operational strategies to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct end-to-end procurement management of telecom resources, ensuring cost efficiency and service quality through strategic vendor partnerships.
• Manage data center operations by coordinating resource procurement, monitoring performance, and recommending improvements for scalability and resilience.
• Develop and implement vendor management strategies, including vendor evaluation, negotiation, onboarding, and performance review frameworks.
• Oversee and enhance technical troubleshooting processes related to assets and server infrastructure, ensuring minimal downtime and proactive maintenance planning.
• Handle and analyze internal and external operational queries received via the ticketing system, identify recurring issues, and propose process improvements.
• Streamline day-to-day administrative operations, propose SOPs, and ensure adherence to organizational standards for operational excellence.
• Support management in operational planning, vendor audits, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast operational requirements and align resource planning with organizational goals.
• Collect, organize, and prepare data from various internal and external sources based on requirements shared by the Management. Support decision-making through accurate data reporting and preparing dashboards.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to design and optimize operational workflows.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement.
• Technical knowledge of telecom and data center infrastructure.
• Proficiency in ticketing and reporting tools.

Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Google Data Studio, AWS QuickSight, or similar tools.
• Analytical mindset with ability to handle operational data.
• Vendor management and resource planning skills.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal, and resource management skills.

Experience: 3-5 year in backend operations.

Location Requirement: Candidates must be from Delhi/NCR only.

Work Environment:

• Work-from-office only, based in Noida, Sector 2.
• Willing to work flexible hours and roster-based timings (including Sundays).
• 6-day workweek.
• Availability to travel to data centers in different cities of India as needed.

Benefits

• Growth Opportunity: Strong potential for elevation to higher responsibilities, subject to performance.
• Work Benefits: Laptop and mobile reimbursements.

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 

Procurement Management

• Oversee and manage the procurement of raw materials and packaging materials for cosmetic production.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish strong relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to maintain seamless production schedules.
• Conduct market research and attend trade fairs/exhibitions across India to source innovative products and stay updated on industry trends.

Production Coordination

• Collaborate with production teams to ensure availability of materials for efficient manufacturing.
• Develop and implement production schedules, optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics to ensure smooth material flow and inventory management.

Research and Development Support

• Work with the R&D team to identify and procure suitable raw materials for new product formulations.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in cosmetics and skincare to support innovation and development.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure that procured materials meet regulatory and company quality standards.
• Work closely with the quality control team to address any quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Budgeting and Cost Management

• Perform cost-benefit analyses to optimize spending and secure the best value.
• Conduct forecasting and variance analysis to align procurement with financial goals.
• Review and approve expenses related to procurement, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to meet organizational goals.
• Actively participate in team meetings, contributing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in procurement in the cosmetics, beauty, or skincare industry.
• Strong knowledge of raw material and packaging material procurement.
• Proficiency in production scheduling, market research, and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective vendor and team collaboration.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in cosmetics production is an advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Handling inquiries to get quotations from the vendor and closing it by generating the purchase orders.
• Coordinating and negotiating with vendors to get the most cost effective quotations.
• Procure products at negotiated rates from vendors
• Researching new prospective brands and affitating with them for new business
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners
• Preparing proposals for the clients based on their respective inquiries. Utilizing excel to keep the dashboard off inquiries, quotation, purchase orders, payments & deliveries.

Key Skills required

• Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Sound knowledge of MS - Office
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
• Attention to details Critical thinker and analytical problem solver

• 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

• 3+ years experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management or supplier management
• Bachelor’s degree - BE/ BTech
• Experience in supplier negotiations
• Understanding technical requirements and translating them to business/ sourcing parameters is a must
• Smart, creative thinker and problem-solver, fast learner, with demonstrated initiative
• Willingness to adapt to fast changing situations encountered in startups
• Strong writer and communicator, excellent listener, with superior sales skills and comfort regularly interacting with strangers

• MBA from a reputed college
• Experience in consumer electronics and good understanding of electronics manufacturing
• Prior experience in setting up sourcing programs, supplier management scorecards and dashboards

What you need to have:

• Preferred Work experience in electronic accessories
• Experience in sourcing, vendor development, purchase
• Handled electronic components, PCB, mechanical parts
• Ability to get or suggest best low-cost components
• Knowledge about import, export, costing, projects    

• Planning of purchase requirements as per manufacturing schedule/purchase indent
• Controlling budgets
• Managing and developing vendors
• Managing inventory
• Managing ongoing supplier relationships
• Preparing reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Negotiating with supplier for economical pricing for best quality material

Desired Candidate Profile

• 10 years experience in Purchase
• Prior experience in an FMCG/Personal care company preferred
• Experience in purchasing ingredients, extract powders, solvents, and consumable items

• 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