Manage end-to-end procurement activities for OPEX categories including office supplies, facility management, maintenance, IT, travel, professional services, consumables, and other operational requirements.
Receive and validate purchase requisitions from various departments.
Source and evaluate vendors based on cost, quality, delivery, service, and commercial terms.
Obtain and compare quotations and prepare commercial evaluations.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions with suppliers.
Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company policies and approval procedures.
Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
Maintain and develop an approved vendor/supplier database.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, billing, and service-related issues.
Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Administration, Facilities, IT, Operations, and other business functions for procurement requirements.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and vendor consolidation.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and applicable statutory requirements.
Maintain proper documentation for quotations, comparative statements, POs, invoices, contracts, and vendor records.
Track OPEX spending and support periodic procurement and spend analysis reports.
Assist in annual rate contracts, service agreements, and renewal negotiations.
Support internal and external audits by providing required procurement documentation.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain operations, preferably with OPEX procurement exposure.
Experience with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Good knowledge of MS Excel and procurement documentation.
Vendor sourcing and management
Negotiation and commercial evaluation
Purchase order management
OPEX spend management
Cost reduction and value optimization
Contract and rate-contract management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and stakeholder-management skills
Attention to detail and follow-up skills
Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple requirements
Procurement cost savings
PO processing turnaround time
On-time delivery/service completion
Vendor performance
Compliance with procurement policies
OPEX budget adherence
Reduction in purchase cycle time
Supplier consolidation and negotiated savings
Experience in procurement of facility management, maintenance services, office/admin expenses, IT procurement, travel, manpower/services, consumables, AMC contracts, and other indirect/OPEX categories would be an advantage.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field
- 2–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain operations
- Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and procurement documentation
- Experience with facility management, maintenance services, office or administrative expenses, IT procurement, travel, manpower or services, consumables, AMC contracts, and other indirect OPEX categories
What We Do
Arvind is a textile and apparel company that has operated since 1931, providing integrated, multi-fibre fashion solutions from fibres and fabric through finished garments. It produces woven fabrics and apparel across formal and casual categories, while also developing advanced materials and operating brands and retail businesses. The broader group additionally works in engineering, environmental solutions, real estate, and telecommunications.
