Ridhira Group - Head - Procurement

Job Title: Head of Procurement (Must Have Barter Sales Experience)

Location: Ridhira Living Pvt Ltd, Nanakaramguda, Hyderabad.

Industry Preference: Real Estate Only.

Position Overview:

The role demands expertise in vendor management, cost control, contract negotiations, and

procurement planning specific to the retail or real estate sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with the companys business goals for real estate projects, retail products, and related categories.

- Lead the end-to-end procurement process including vendor identification, selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance management.

- Establish procurement policies, processes, and systems to ensure efficient, transparent, and cost-effective sourcing.

- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure consistent supply, quality, and competitive pricing.

- Lead procurement planning in coordination with project teams, operations, design, and finance departments to ensure timely availability of materials and services.

- Monitor procurement budgets, analyze cost-saving opportunities, and ensure compliance with budgetary controls.

- Develop long-term sourcing strategies for key categories like construction materials, interiors, furniture, fixtures, and retail-related inventories.

- Manage procurement risks by evaluating suppliers' financial health, delivery performance, and quality benchmarks.

- Implement technology-driven procurement solutions, ERP systems, and dashboards to improve procurement efficiency.

- Ensure legal compliance in all supplier contracts and procurement activities.

- Regularly report procurement performance, cost savings, supplier scorecards, and procurement KPIs to top management.

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team.

Key Requirements:

Education: Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

- Proven track record of handling procurement for large-scale residential/commercial projects or high-volume retail operations.

- Strong experience in vendor negotiations, cost control, strategic sourcing, and contract management.

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, supply chain systems, and contract laws.

- Proficiency in ERP procurement modules (SAP, Oracle, etc.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and vendors simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Preferred Exposure:

- Knowledge of sustainable and quality procurement standards.

Key Attributes:

- Commercially astute and highly organized.

- Ethical, transparent, and process-oriented.

- Ability to drive innovation in procurement processes.