Assistant Procurement Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Manager – Procurement to manage vendor sourcing, negotiations, and procurement operations across private and international markets. This role will focus on ensuring cost-effective purchasing, building a reliable vendor base, and improving procurement processes to support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement across bus operations, hardware, equipment, services, and other business-critical categories for Chalo’s transport ecosystem
• Source and onboard vendors across private and international markets
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts to drive cost efficiency
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery
• Work closely with internal teams such as operations, finance, and product to understand procurement needs
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization through alternate sourcing, negotiation, and process improvements
• Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, and compliance records
• Build visibility into spend and procurement progress through trackers and dashboards

Requirement

• 4-6 years Experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes
• Good stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Strong focus on cost optimization and process efficiency
• Exposure to global sourcing or international vendors is a plus

Location: Navi Mumbai