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MeeshoDeputy Manager- Procurement
The Deputy Manager role sits in Meesho's commercials team, which handles procurement, negotiations, supplier relationship management, sourcing and cost evaluation. The posting says the team has…
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The Deputy Manager role sits in Meesho's commercials team, which handles procurement, negotiations, supplier relationship management, sourcing and cost evaluation. The posting says the team has more than 50 professionals, including chartered accountants, business specialists and engineers with experience at large international organisations. The job is based in Bengaluru. The post covers procurement of services and products used across the company, with a focus on IT, marketing, HR, admin and…
Job Description
The Deputy Manager role sits in Meesho's commercials team, which handles procurement, negotiations, supplier relationship management, sourcing and cost evaluation. The posting says the team has more than 50 professionals, including chartered accountants, business specialists and engineers with experience at large international organisations. The job is based in Bengaluru.
The post covers procurement of services and products used across the company, with a focus on IT, marketing, HR, admin and legal categories. The deputy manager leads sourcing for assigned categories, sets category objectives and builds sourcing strategies. The aim is to secure the best value for the business through a structured, rationalised approach.
Daily work includes cost analysis and benchmarking to support negotiation and decisions, handling supplier contract talks and terms, and finishing agreements within agreed turnaround times. The role also covers reports and trackers, documenting each deal, and managing both internal stakeholders and external vendors. IT purchasing, including software, SaaS and subscription models, servers, data and hardware, is an important area.
The role suits a procurement professional with four to seven years of post-qualification experience, who understands cost models and pricing methods, can evaluate vendors, and knows the statutory and tax issues relevant to their categories.
Responsibilities
- Lead the procurement categories assigned, including marketing and IT.
- Run cost analysis and benchmarking to negotiate prices and support decisions.
- Produce timely reports and keep trackers up to date.
- Handle supplier contract talks and terms, and finish agreements within agreed turnaround times.
- Handle commercial requirements across IT, marketing, HR, admin and legal.
- Set category-specific objectives and build sourcing strategies.
- Maintain benchmark data and use industry contacts for benchmarking.
- Manage internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- Four to seven years of procurement experience, gained after qualifying.
- Knowledge of cost models and pricing methodology.
- Skills in category market analysis, vendor identification and vendor performance evaluation.
- Understanding of local statutory rules and tax setups that apply to each category.
- Analytical ability and competence in managing data.
- Good communication and presentation skills, with advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Able to operate alone or within a group while juggling several priorities.
Qualifications
- A master's degree is a plus.
- Hands-on experience in IT or marketing procurement is preferred.
- Knowledge of e-sourcing applications such as Ariba, SAP or Oracle is desirable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the role based?
The role is listed as on-site in Bengaluru.
What experience is required?
The posting asks for four to seven years of procurement experience after qualifying, with a preference for hands-on IT and marketing procurement.
Which categories does the role cover?
The posting names IT, marketing, HR, admin and legal as the categories the role supports.
What is the salary?
The posting does not specify a salary.
How do I apply?
The posting does not describe an application process.
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