Assistant Manager

Responsibilities

• Marketing Procurement: Manage sourcing for Print, Media buying, BTL activities - OOH, Signanges, Wall/Bus Painting etc & advertising, digital campaigns, creative agencies, media buying, and promotional materials.
• Sales Procurement: Support procurement of sales enablement tools, POSM, events, sponsorships, and customer engagement programs.
• MICE Procurement: Lead sourcing for corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, and incentive travel programs, ensuring cost efficiency and service quality.
• Vendor Management: Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, evaluate vendor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate commercial terms, service-level agreements, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities for savings, process improvements, and value creation across categories.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with marketing, sales, and corporate functions to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, risk management frameworks, and audit requirements.
• Required Experience & Skills
• Marketing & Sales Category Expertise: Minimum 3-8 years of procurement experience with proven exposure to Marketing, Sales, and MICE categories.
• Strategic Sourcing: Strong background in sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation, and competitive bidding.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze spend data, identify trends, and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Negotiation Skills: Demonstrated success in negotiating contracts and managing complex supplier agreements.
• Project Management: Experience in managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously with tight deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Technology Tools: Familiarity with procurement platforms, ERP systems, and digital sourcing tools.
• Desired Attributes
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, and speed.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability practices.

Additional Information

Role Purpose The Assistant Manager / Sr. Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end procurement activities across Marketing, Sales, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) categories. The role requires strong expertise in vendor management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and cost optimization, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and delivering value to stakeholders.

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