Assistant Procurement Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Manager Procurement to manage vendor sourcing, negotiations, and procurement operations across private and international markets. This role will focus on ensuring cost-effective purchasing, building a reliable vendor base, and improving procurement processes to support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement across bus operations, hardware, equipment, services, and other business-critical categories for Chalos transport ecosystem
• Source and onboard vendors across private and international markets
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts to drive cost efficiency
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery
• Work closely with internal teams such as operations, finance, and product to understand procurement needs
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization through alternate sourcing, negotiation, and process improvements
• Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, and compliance records
• Build visibility into spend and procurement progress through trackers and dashboards

Requirement

• 4-6 years Experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes
• Good stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Strong focus on cost optimization and process efficiency
• Exposure to global sourcing or international vendors is a plus

Location: Navi Mumbai