Assistant Manager – Procurement

Job Title - Assistant Manager - Procurement

Function - Procurement, Real Estate & Administration

RCS Grade - M

Reports To - Head - Procurement & Administration

Location - Mumbai, India

About Blue Dart Express India

Blue Dart Express India, a leader in logistics and express delivery, is part of the DHL Group. With an extensive network covering over 37,000+ locations across the country, we continue to set benchmarks in speed, efficiency, and service excellence. As an employer, Blue Dart is committed to creating a high-performing, agile, and customer-centric organization, ensuring seamless procurement processes that drive operational excellence.

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager - Procurement will support materials, services, Infra, Material handling equipment's and Automation procurement to ensure cost-effective, efficient, and timely sourcing in alignment with industry best practices. This role will focus on vendor management, contract administration, compliance, and procurement process optimization to enhance cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for ensuring seamless procurement operations, maintaining a well-structured vendor base, and ensuring adherence to policies and compliance requirements. The incumbent will work closely with regional procurement teams to execute sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and optimize procurement spend across all categories.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Support the end-to-end procurement process for materials, services, Infra, Material handling equipment's and Automation procurement ensuring alignment with approved budgets and business requirements.
• Collaborate with regional procurement teams to meet annual procurement needs and maintain consistency in procurement execution.
• Ensure cost efficiency through effective negotiations and vendor selection while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Implement and monitor adherence to procurement policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.

Vendor Management & Contracts Administration

Operational Procurement & Process Optimization

Compliance & Performance Monitoring

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Experience

Technical Skills & Competencies

Core Technical Skills

Behavioural Competencies

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs )

S. No.

Key Result Areas

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Ensure Timely CAPEX Procurement

Procurement TAT (Turnaround Time) - measured in days

Establish Effective Procurement Processes & Policies

Implementation & adherence to defined SOPs

Effective Procurement Management

% of transactions meeting compliance & audit standards

Vendor Performance & Cost Optimization

Reduction in procurement costs through strategic sourcing

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Skills Required

Strategic Sourcing