Deputy General Manager - Procurement

ABOUT THE ROLE Designation: AGM/DGM - PROCUREMENT Location: Mumbai / Bangalore / Delhi NCR Reporting To: Head - Procurement / Director - Operations Role Overview: The AGM - Procurement will be responsible for end-to-end procurement, vendor management, and cost optimization for all technical services across commercial interior fit-out projects. Key Responsibilities: 1. Procurement Strategy & Planning - Develop and execute procurement strategies for Civil, Interior Fit-out, Furniture, and allied packages aligned with project timelines and budgets. - MEP & ELV Procurement Strategy - Build category-level sourcing strategies for key materials and services - Support leadership in transitioning procurement from project-based buying to standardized, scalable systems - Align procurement plans with project timelines, approvals, and execution sequences 2. Vendor Identification & Management - Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage vendors - Build and maintain a reliable vendor ecosystem for each technical package - Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, warranties, and SLAs - Drive preferred-vendor and rate-contract programs for repeat efficiency 3. Cost Control & Value Engineering - Lead cost optimization and value engineering initiatives while ensuring: - Compliance with design intent - Statutory and authority requirements - Benchmark market rates and maintain updated technical rate cards - Work closely with Design & Projects teams to suggest alternate makes / systems - Ensure procurement aligns with approved BOQs, specifications, and samples 4. Project-Level Procurement Execution - Coordinate closely with Design, Projects, and Finance teams to ensure seamless procurement execution - Ensure timely issuance of POs / WOs, tracking of deliveries, and resolution of supply chain risks - Manage long-lead items proactively to avoid project delays - Support site teams during execution for material clarifications and vendor coordination 5. Technical Compliance & Authority Coordination Support - Ensure procurement aligns with: - Approved drawings and specifications - Local authority requirements (Fire Dept., Civil Defence, SEWA/DEWA, etc. where applicable) - Support consultants and execution teams with: - Technical submittals - Material approvals - OEM documentation and certifications 6. Quality Assurance & Risk Management - Ensure all procured systems and materials meet: - Project quality standards - OEM and industry norms - Track warranties, test reports, commissioning requirements, and handover documentation - Proactively identify and mitigate procurement and supply-chain risks 7. Process Building & Team Leadership - Build and mentor a procurement team as the business scales - Establish SOPs, templates, and procurement workflows - Drive digitization and data-driven procurement tracking Desired Candidate Profile Experience - 6-15 years of experience in Procurement / Supply Chain - Strong background in Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Projects - Hands-on experience in: - Civil & Interior Works procurement - Large-scale commercial projects (IT offices, MNCs, corporate campuses, coworking, etc.) Behavioral & Leadership Skills - Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline - Excellent coordination and negotiation skills - Ability to work in fast-track, high-pressure project environments - Ownership mindset with a strong sense of accountability