Shiprocket - Senior Manager - Procurement - Infra PnC/Fulfilment

Description: The Senior Manager Procurement will be responsible for driving Shiprockets end-to-end procurement process for warehouse infrastructure, equipment, and assets. The role ensures cost-effective sourcing, vendor compliance, contract management, and techno-commercial evaluation of procurement items to support the expansion and smooth functioning of warehouse operations across the network.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Responsibilities:

- Identify and evaluate suppliers for warehouse infrastructure (racking systems, MHEs, HVAC, automation systems, etc.).

- Float RFQs/RFPs and manage the bidding process from start to finish.

- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness.

- Track and manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, and vendor payments.

- Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, budgets, and audit standards.

- Evaluate and onboard new vendors based on quality, reliability, financial stability, and cost metrics.

Techno-Commercial Evaluation:

- Collaborate with technical, operations, and projects teams to understand specifications of required assets.

- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and comparative studies of vendor proposals.

- Prepare and present techno-commercial evaluation statements for leadership decision-making.

- Support project planning and CAPEX budgeting for new warehouse setups or expansions.

Asset Management & Cost Control:

- Maintain accurate records of procured assets and CAPEX utilization.

- Track lifecycle costs of assets, from purchase to decommissioning.

- Implement sourcing strategies to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

- Monitor asset depreciation, maintenance schedules, and replacements to optimize utilization.

Stakeholder Management:

- Partner with operations, projects, and finance teams for procurement planning.

- Ensure timely approvals, documentation, and reporting of procurement activities.

- Monitor vendor performance against SLAs, resolve escalations, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelors degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations Management; MBA or equivalent preferred.

- 8-12 years of experience in procurement, preferably in infrastructure-heavy, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments.

- Strong track record in vendor negotiation, contract management, and techno-commercial procurement.

- Knowledge of CAPEX planning, asset lifecycle management, and procurement automation tools.

- Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong techno-commercial acumen.

- Negotiation and vendor management expertise.

- Analytical thinking with cost optimization mindset.

- Knowledge of procurement policies, compliance, and audit practices.

- Cross-functional collaboration with business, technical, and finance teams.

- Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP/procurement software, and data-driven decision-making.