General Manager - Procurement & Vendor Management

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Title : General Manager - Procurement & Vendor Management

Job Location : Hyderabad, Telangana

Reports to : COO / Director of Operations

ROLE PUROSE:

Lead the end-to-end procurement strategy and execution for ornamental indoor plants, landscaping materials, and related services across 10+ cities in India. This includes vendor management, contract grower development, subcontractor oversight, international sourcing & imports, and ensuring consistent cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery to meet Gamlaa's operational and growth objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Procurement Strategy & Cost Optimisation:

- Develop and execute a company-wide procurement strategy for plants, materials, and related services.

- Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve target cost savings without compromising quality.

2. Vendor Development & Relationship Management:

- Build and manage a network of reliable contract growers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

- Conduct regular vendor performance evaluations based on quality, delivery timelines, and compliance.

3. Contract Grower & Subcontractor Oversight:

- Develop long-term contract grower partnerships to ensure supply reliability and plant health quality.

- Monitor subcontractor performance for logistics, installation, and maintenance-related procurement.

4. International Procurement & Imports:

- Identify and onboard overseas suppliers for premium plants, planters, and specialised materials.

- Manage end-to-end import processes - from sourcing and price negotiation to customs clearance.

5. Process Excellence & Compliance:

- Implement standardised procurement processes, vendor contracts, and documentation.

- Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and environmental norms in all procurement activities.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration:

- Partner with operations, design, and finance teams to forecast demand and align procurement cycles.

- Support COO in supply chain planning and expansion projects.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Education: MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field.

Experience:

- 8-12 years in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management - preferably in FMCG, food procession or Internet.

- Proven track record in managing multi-city procurement and building long-term vendor networks.

- Exposure to international sourcing/imports and contract farming/vendor development.