Procurement Lead - Data & Vendor Analytics

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Lead to join our start-up, an online marketplace for home interior design services. The candidate must have a strong background in procure-to-pay processes, as well as experience with Excel and Google Sheets. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process from sourcing and selecting suppliers to negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships. You will also be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support senior buyers and category managers by analysing procurement data and creating structured summaries to drive key sourcing decisions.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services.
• Collect and structure unorganized vendor and market data into logical formats for decision-making on rate cards, vendor selection, and service agreements.
• Conduct benchmarking of vendors on key criteria such as cost, SLA, location-wise performance, asset ownership, and compliance.
• Manage the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including PR-to-PO conversion, invoice processing, and payment reconciliation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, IT, CAPEX, and OPEX functions) to understand and address category-specific procurement needs.
• Build and maintain a strong supplier base through regular evaluation, performance tracking, and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate documentation of procurement activities, including contracts, rate cards, POs, and invoices.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and generate data-driven insights to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Work with the Finance team to support procurement budgeting, forecasting, and spend optimization efforts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through historical spend analysis, vendor rationalization, and negotiation support.
• Use Excel and Google Sheets proficiently for data cleaning, dashboarding, and advanced procurement analytics.
• Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, savings achieved, and supplier KPIs to senior management.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement in procurement operations and sourcing analytics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, analytics, or vendor operations—preferably in a start-up, e-commerce, or digital-first environment.
• Strong understanding of the procure-to-pay lifecycle and experience in supporting functional buying categories such as Marketing, IT, CAPEX, and OPEX.
• Proven ability to structure and analyse large volumes of raw procurement/vendor data.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets; experience in pivot tables, lookups, charts, and conditional summaries.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of vendor evaluation models, cost benchmarking, and compliance tracking.