Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Non‑IT Procurement

About the role

Paytm, India’s leading mobile payments and financial services platform, is seeking an Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager to lead its non‑IT procurement function. The role involves managing the end‑to‑end sourcing process, building strong vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to potential vendors.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard potential suppliers in the system.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations and negotiate with suppliers.
• Identify reliable suppliers, build strong vendor relationships, and monitor their performance.
• Review and verify purchase requisitions received from various departments.
• Convert approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders and follow up with vendors for order confirmation and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve cost savings and value for money.
• Ensure adherence to compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain structured records, information and tracking of all procurement agreements.
• Maintain relevant MIS and trackers.

Required profile

• Proven relevant experience in procurement or sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Required skills

• SAP
• Oracle
• Coupa