Assistant Manager – Procurement (Admin, Real Estate & HR)

About the role

The Assistant Manager – Procurement will lead end‑to‑end sourcing and procurement for administration, facility management, lease rentals and HR‑related categories. The role involves vendor management, commercial negotiations, contract administration and ensuring compliance with company procurement policies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage procurement of office supplies, furniture, equipment and pantry items, ensuring timely conversion of PRs to POs.
• Coordinate facility management services such as housekeeping, security, pest control and maintenance, and track Annual Maintenance Contracts.
• Oversee lease rental activities, including new lease acquisitions, renewals, amendments, and lease closures, while negotiating terms with landlords and real‑estate consultants.
• Maintain lease trackers for expiries, rent escalations, security deposits and ensure audit‑ready documentation.
• Handle HR procurement tasks such as vendor coordination for group medical and term life insurance, recruitment agency billing, background verification and employee onboarding kits.
• Prepare comparative statements, vendor evaluations and commercial assessments to support budget monitoring and cost‑optimization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval workflows and governance standards across all categories.
• Maintain an updated vendor database, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement in vendor relationships.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience covering administration, facility management, HR and lease rental categories.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality procurement support.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint