Vendor Management Executive

Key Responsibilities

• 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..
• Monitor stock levels, reduce costs, and ensure uniform quality across all campuses
• Coordinate with School Principals, HODs, Finance, IT, Transport & Maintenance teams.
• Lead day-to-day purchasing operations efficiently and effectively.

Skills & Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing, with 2+ years in a managerial role. Experience in Education/School/University sector preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, contract handling & cost-saving skills.
• Good knowledge of school/university procurement, government norms, and compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office & ERP systems.
• Graduation, Operations, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Handle procurement of engineering materials, components, and equipment.
• Identify and negotiate with vendors/suppliers.
• Generate and manage Purchase Orders (POs).
• Compare quotations and prepare comparative statements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for delivery, quality, and payment terms.
• Maintain purchase records and vendor documentation.
• Monitor inventory requirements and ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Develop new vendors and maintain existing vendor relationships.
• Follow company procurement policies and cost-control measures.

Required Skills:

• Procurement / Purchase
• Vendor Management
• Negotiation
• Purchase Order (PO)
• RFQ / Quotation Management
• Vendor Development
• Cost Analysis
• Inventory Management
• MS Excel
• ERP/SAP knowledge
• Engineering materials/components knowledge

Strong Procurement Leadership Profile from Steel / Mining / heavy-industry background

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Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 15+ years of overall procurement experience, with the recent 7+ years in Steel, Mining, Metals, or related heavy industries

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Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have strong experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, negotiations, and cost reduction

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Mandatory (Experience 3): Must have experience managing large-value procurement and complex supplier ecosystems

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Mandatory (Experience 4): Must have experience developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with business and project requirements

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Mandatory (Experience 5): Must have experience managing purchase contracts, commercial terms, and supplier performance, and developing alternate/backup sources

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Mandatory (Experience 6): Must have proven ability to lead and mentor procurement teams and drive measurable savings.

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Mandatory (Skill 1): Must have strong commercial, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally (Projects, Operations, Finance, Stores, Engineering)

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Mandatory (Skill 2): Must have experience monitoring procurement budgets, savings, and key procurement KPIs, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance

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Mandatory (Industry): Must come from a Steel or Mining industry background (Metals / heavy industry acceptable)

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Mandatory (Education): B.Tech is mandatory

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Mandatory (Note): This role is for the Indian Subsidiary of AIG - Afrzen

Purchase Engineer / Purchase Executive

Company: Vardhaman Plastochem Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Govandi, Mumbai

Experience: 2–5 Years

Industry: Plastic / Manufacturing

Shift: 10–12 Hours

Education: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Summary:

We are looking for a Purchase Engineer / Purchase Executive with 2–5 years of experience in the plastic or manufacturing industry. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials, vendor development, purchase coordination, negotiation, and ensuring timely availability of materials as per production requirements.

Job Description:

• Manage procurement of raw materials, consumables, spare parts, and engineering items.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, compare prices, negotiate rates, and finalize purchase orders.
• Coordinate with production, stores, maintenance, and accounts teams for purchase requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials as per production schedules.
• Monitor purchase orders, pending orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance.
• Maintain purchase records, vendor data, quotations, and documentation.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding quality, quantity, and delivery issues.
• Support cost reduction and alternative vendor development.
• Ensure procurement as per company quality and commercial requirements.

Requirements:

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience in Purchase/Procurement, preferably in the Plastic/Manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge of vendor management, sourcing, negotiation, and purchase processes.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and purchase documentation.
• Willingness to work 10–12 hour shifts.

For this role, we’re looking for a Key Account Manager who can build and scale our vendor base in India. It’s not a traditional account management role - there’s a strong hunting component. You’ll identify and close new vendors, negotiate commercials, onboard them, and then grow their business on Fleek.

The role is Delhi-based, on-site and field-heavy, so you’ll spend significant time meeting vendors and visiting supply hubs.

We’re looking for someone with around 3–5 years of experience in KAM, vendor/seller management, B2B growth or marketplaces, ideally someone who has directly owned acquisition and commercial numbers.

Knowledge / Experience

· 7+ years of experience in SAP MM functional consulting with strong domain expertise in procurement processes.

· Hands-on experience in SAP MM and SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration implementation, configuration, and support.

· Strong understanding of procurement, inventory management, and supplier collaboration end-to-end processes.

· Proven experience working with Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipt (GR), Invoice Verification (IV), ASN processing, and supplier collaboration workflows.

· Experience working in SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments with knowledge of end-to-end procurement cycles.

· Good understanding of EDI, IDocs, APIs, and supplier integration mechanisms across SAP landscapes.

· Experience in requirements gathering, solution design, system configuration, testing, and production support.

· Strong knowledge of supply chain operations, procurement lifecycle, and supplier engagement processes.

· Exposure to Agile methodologies and SAP implementation frameworks is preferred.

· Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver within structured project environments.

Key Leadership Competencies (4-6)

Note: Competencies selected should be job-related

· Drives Results

· Tech Savvy

· Action Oriented

· Building Collaborative Relationships 

· Understanding the Business 

· Managing Execution 

Client Acquisition & Pipeline: Identify, pitch and close deals with corporates, schools,

gyms, clubs and government bodies.

• Key Account Management: Maintain strong relationships, oversee contract renewals and

drive upsell opportunities.

• Bid & Tender Ownership: Lead end-to-end participation in RFQs/RFPs, ensuring timely,

compliant submissions.

• Revenue & Margin Delivery: Hit monthly/quarterly sales targets while protecting pricing

and payment terms.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaise with merchandising, supply-chain and finance

teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment and after-sales support.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced SAP Ariba Consultant with strong hands-on experience in Ariba implementation and Indirect Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end SAP Ariba implementation and configuration.
• Work on Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, and Invoicing.
• Configure workflows, forms, templates, approval rules, and catalogs.
• Manage RFI, RFP, RFQ, and Auction processes.
• Configure requisition, PO, GR, and invoice processes.
• Handle SAP Ariba CIG integration with SAP S/4HANA.
• Support master data and transactional data integration.
• Work on external requisition imports and data mapping.
• Support testing, UAT, cutover, and hypercare.
• Troubleshoot configuration and integration issues.
• Coordinate with business users, IT teams, and vendors.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of SAP Ariba experience.
• Strong experience in Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, and Invoicing.
• Hands-on Ariba configuration and customization.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Ariba CIG.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA integration.
• Knowledge of P2P processes.
• Experience with CXML, APIs, and data imports.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have

• Groovy scripting
• SAP P2P
• Tosca/testing tools
• Third-party integrations
• SAP S/4HANA Procurement 

Key Responsibilities

Tender & RFP Management

• Identify relevant Government Tenders, RFPs, RFQs, EOI and GeM opportunities aligned with the company's capabilities.
• Study tender documents, eligibility criteria, technical specifications, BOQ, commercial requirements and contractual conditions.
• Coordinate with the Presales, Technical, Projects, Procurement, Finance and Legal teams for bid preparation.
• Prepare and coordinate technical and commercial proposals in accordance with tender requirements.
• Track tender timelines, pre-bid meetings, corrigenda, bid submissions, technical evaluations and commercial openings.
• Coordinate for EMD, PBG, tender fees and other required documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in relevant domain
• MBA in Sales/Marketing/Business Development will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Government bids.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Pre-Sales & Tendering Specialist to support business growth across Government and Public Sector clients. The role involves managing end-to-end tendering activities, preparing high-quality proposals, and working closely with sales, technical, and leadership teams to ensure successful bid submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

● Identify and track relevant government tenders, RFPs, RFQs, and EOIs through portals and other sources

● Analyze tender documents, eligibility criteria, and technical requirements

● Prepare and submit comprehensive bid responses, including technical and commercial proposals

● Coordinate with internal teams (sales, legal, finance, delivery) for inputs and documentation

● Manage complete tender lifecycle – from opportunity identification to submission and follow-ups

● Ensure all submissions are compliant with government norms, documentation standards, and deadlines

● Prepare presentations, case studies, and supporting documents for bid submissions

● Maintain a repository of standard documents, credentials, certifications, and past proposals

● Handle vendor registrations, empanelment processes, and portal management (GeM, CPPP, state portals, etc.)

● Track bid status, clarifications, and post-submission communication with departments

Key Requirements:

● 4–8 years of experience in pre-sales / bid management/tendering, preferably in Government or Public Sector projects

● Strong understanding of government procurement processes and tendering frameworks

● Experience working with portals like GeM, CPPP, eProcurement systems, and state tender portals

● Excellent skills in proposal writing, documentation, and coordination ● Ability to manage multiple bids under tight timelines

● Strong attention to detail and compliance orientation

● Good communication and stakeholder management skills