Senior Executive-Procurement

Job Title: Senior Executive
Department: Procurement
Reporting To: Chief of People and Operations
Job Location: Chennai
Qualification: Graduation
Experience: 1-3 Years
Responsibilities and Duties:
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Handle end-to-end procurement activities from receiving purchase requests to order closure.
Review purchase requisitions and ensure specifications, quantities, budgets, and approvals are complete.
Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with suitable vendors and service providers.
Source quotations, prepare comparative statements, and support vendor negotiations.
Coordinate purchase orders, work orders, and other procurement documentation in line with institutional policies.
Follow up with vendors on order confirmation, production, dispatch, delivery, installation, and service completion.
Coordinate with internal departments, including Finance, Administration, IT, Facilities, Academics, and HR.
Verify invoices, delivery challans, quotations, purchase orders, and supporting documents before processing.
Maintain updated procurement trackers, vendor databases, quotation records, and order status reports.
Monitor delivery timelines and proactively escalate delays, quality concerns, and discrepancies.
Support vendor onboarding, documentation, performance tracking, and periodic evaluation.
Ensure procurement records are properly maintained for audit and compliance purposes.
Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service standards.
Handle procurement-related queries and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
Perform other procurement and administrative duties assigned by the reporting manager.
What we are looking for:
A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related discipline.
Additional certification or qualification in procurement, supply chain, or materials management will be an advantage.
1-3 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchase, vendor management, or supply chain operations.
Experience in an educational institution, corporate office, or similar service environment is desirable.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to email Id: careers@krea.edu.in
Subject: Name-Application for Senior Executive -Procurement
Please fill the application form attached herewith (mandatory) – Click here for the application.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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