Manager, Procurement

Job Description

Title: Manager, Procurement

Company Name: Praasad Group of Companies

Vacancy: --

Age: 30 to 45 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 7 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University, Real Estate

• Bachelor/Honors

Supply Chain Management

• 7 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University, Real Estate

• Age 30 to 45 years
• Only Male

At least 2 years of experience in a senior leadership position.

Strong experience in procurement within universities or educational institutions.

Experience in procurement for real estate, construction, or developer companies.

Strong skills in vendor management and strategic sourcing.

Proficiency in ERP-based procurement systems.

Experience working with large corporate groups will be considered an added advantage.

Job Summary

The Manager – Procurement is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, and supporting procurement requirements for university facilities, construction projects, real estate developments, and operational services while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Procurement

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

• Lead sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract management activities.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

• Establish procurement policies, procedures, and controls.

2. University Procurement

• Manage procurement of academic equipment, laboratory instruments, IT hardware/software, furniture, books, learning resources, and facility services.

• Coordinate with academic and administrative departments to fulfill procurement requirements.

• Ensure compliance with educational and regulatory standards.

3. Real Estate & Construction Procurement

• Procure construction materials, MEP items, finishing materials, equipment, and contractor services.

• Manage RFQs, RFPs, tenders, bid evaluations, and vendor selection.

• Support project teams in budgeting, scheduling, and procurement planning.

• Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and project procurement risks.

4. Vendor & Contract Management

• Develop and maintain a qualified supplier database.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service-level agreements.

• Manage supplier performance evaluations and corrective actions.

• Ensure contract compliance and risk mitigation.

5. Financial & Compliance Management

• Monitor procurement budgets and spending.

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and management dashboards.

• Support internal and external audits.

6. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor procurement officers and executives.

• Set performance goals and monitor team productivity.

• Foster a culture of ethics, transparency, and continuous improvement.

• Festival Bonus: 2

Other benefits will be as per company policy.