Purchaser responsible for online assortment in leading German furniture retail company. Collaborating with various departments to enhance online presence and sales.
About the role
- Assistant Manager - Procurement responsible for sourcing and vendor management at candi, driving solar solutions in India. Collaborating across teams and optimizing procurement processes for effective delivery.
Responsibilities
- Identify procurement requirements based on project, operational, and business needs
- Source vendors and suppliers through RFQs, RFPs, and negotiations
- Evaluate vendor quotations based on cost, quality, delivery timelines, and commercial terms
- Prepare purchase orders (POs) and ensure approval as per company policies
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as engineering, finance, project, and operations teams
- Track order status and ensure timely delivery of materials/services
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and statutory requirements
- Maintain supplier database, purchase records, and MIS reports
- Support vendor development and performance evaluation
- Coordinate for necessary payments with Finance team against the vendor invoices received
- Assist in cost optimization, value engineering, and budget control initiatives
- Resolve supplier-related issues such as delays, quality concerns, and billing discrepancies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Commerce / Business Administration / Supply Chain Management
- MBA or Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain / Operations is a plus
- 2–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles
- Experience in infrastructure, manufacturing, EPC, renewable energy, or industrial sectors is an advantage
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Good understanding of procurement processes and commercial terms
- Ability to analyze costs and prepare comparative statements
- Strong coordination and communication skills
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / similar) preferred
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- High attention to detail and compliance orientation.
Benefits
- You agree to live out the candi values every day of your employment: this includes to put empathy before ego, being authentic no matter what, that we get it done as one and follow the candi principle that less is more
- A dynamic, cross-functional team player, willing to take initiative on projects in the context of a multicultural scale-up trying to execute big, bold ideas.
- Having experience working for an international company, or having studied or worked abroad, is considered a plus.
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