Proc - Sub Category Manager Job in Lodha Group

Job Title: Sub Category Manager Procurement

Location: Pune

Department: Tender Management / Procurement

Function: Procurement & Vendor Development

Experience: Minimum 5 Years

Education: BE / B.Tech (Engineering Any Specialization)

Working Language: English

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Sub Category Manager Procurement with strong expertise in vendor sourcing and strategic vendor development. This role is critical in building and managing a high-performing supplier base, ensuring cost efficiency, quality compliance, and timely procurement across categories such as MEP, HVAC, civil, electrical, and safety equipment.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution in procurement operations, vendor negotiation, rate contract management, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Sourcing & Profiling

• Identify and onboard vendors across categories including MEP, HVAC, civil, electrical, and R&M.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to source cost-effective and high-quality suppliers.
• Perform vendor due diligence ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulatory norms.

Strategic Vendor Development

• Build and nurture long-term, strategic vendor relationships.
• Define and track vendor performance metrics (KPIs) and initiate performance improvement actions.
• Align vendors with organizational objectives through structured reviews and feedback loops.

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Lead rate analysis, cost negotiations, and value engineering initiatives.
• Manage Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs) for key categories like safety gear, pumps, HVAC, and consumables.
• Develop customized procurement solutions and spares for site-specific requirements.

Operational Coordination & Compliance

• Collaborate with site teams for BOQ clarification, amendments, and procurement issue resolution.
• Manage procurement transactions and approvals via the SAP-MM module.
• Facilitate vendor site visits (recce) for accurate scoping and quotation preparation.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate MIS reports, comparative cost analyses, and vendor performance summaries.
• Track and optimize procurement turnaround times (TAT) for all categories under management.

Key Qualifications & Skills

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of procurement categories like MEP systems, HVAC, safety, civil works, and consumables.
• Strong understanding of procurement life cycle, sourcing strategies, and material specifications.

Vendor Management

• Proficiency in vendor negotiation, onboarding, assessment, and relationship management.
• Experience developing vendors for integrated facility management (IFM) or large-scale real estate/infrastructure projects is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong coordination and communication skills across vendors and cross-functional internal teams.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver within tight timelines.

Preferred Industry Background

• Residential complexes, commercial offices, malls, industrial parks, or integrated facility management (IFM) sectors.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Cost Optimization & Commercial Acumen
• Attention to Detail & Quality Assurance
• Innovation & Process Improvement