Event Vendor Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Find and onboard new vendors at competitive prices.
• Negotiate rates, contracts, and service terms.
• Manage existing vendors and check their quality, timelines, and performance.
• Maintain a vendor database.
• Build a strong network of vendors for future business requirements.
• Work with the Operations and Execution teams to understand procurement needs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs without affecting quality.
• Track vendor KPIs and compliance.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Good vendor relationship-management skills.
• Ability to analyze the market and find cost-saving opportunities.
• Good knowledge of Excel.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Should be based in Bengaluru