Procurement Operations Team Lead

Role: Procurement Operations Team Lead

Location: Gurugram

Experience: 3–5 Years

About: Fairdeal.Market

Fairdeal.Market is a rapidly growing B2B quick commerce company enabling retailers to access a wide range of FMCG products with delivery in as little as 60 minutes. We are building a technology-driven supply chain ecosystem focused on procurement excellence, inventory efficiency, and superior service levels for retailers across India. As we continue to scale our operations, we are looking for a Procurement Operations Team Lead who can drive procurement execution, supplier coordination, inventory planning, and operational excellence across categories.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly organized and execution-focused Procurement Operations Team Lead to manage day-to-day procurement operations, supplier coordination, purchase order execution, inventory replenishment, and procurement process compliance. This role will work closely with Category, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Finance, and Vendor teams to ensure product availability, procurement efficiency, and smooth operational execution. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in procurement operations, inventory management, vendor coordination, and team management within FMCG, retail, e-commerce, distribution, or quick commerce environments.

Key Responsibilities

A. Procurement Operations Management

Lead end-to-end procurement operations across assigned categories

Ensure timely creation, release, and tracking of purchase orders

Monitor procurement cycles to ensure product availability across all dark stores

Drive adherence to procurement SOPs and operational processes

Ensure procurement activities are executed accurately and within defined timelines

Identify and resolve procurement bottlenecks impacting business operations

B. Inventory Planning & Replenishment

Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment planning across locations

Ensure optimal inventory availability while minimizing excess inventory

Track stock-outs, ageing inventory, and inventory health metrics

Coordinate closely with Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to maintain inventory accuracy

Support demand planning and forecasting initiatives

Drive inventory efficiency and working capital optimization

C. Vendor Management & Coordination

Manage day-to-day interactions with suppliers, distributors, and vendors

Ensure timely order fulfillment and supplier SLA adherence

Track vendor fill rates, lead times, and delivery performance

Resolve supply-related issues and escalations proactively

Support vendor onboarding and documentation processes

Build strong supplier relationships to improve procurement efficiency

D. Team Management & Execution

Lead and mentor Procurement Executives and Procurement Associates

Allocate workloads and monitor team productivity

Ensure timely completion of procurement activities and reporting

Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching sessions

Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Support hiring and training of procurement team members as the business scales

E. Data Analysis & Reporting

Maintain procurement dashboards, trackers, and MIS reports

Analyze procurement data to identify operational improvements and cost-saving opportunities

Monitor key procurement KPIs including fill rates, lead times, inventory health, and supplier

performance

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly procurement performance reports

Provide actionable insights to leadership and category teams

F. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Category, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Vendor teams

Coordinate invoice verification and payment-related activities with Finance

Support new category launches and assortment expansion initiatives

Ensure seamless communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers

Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

3–5 years of experience in Procurement Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Management,

Purchasing, or Sourcing

Experience leading small teams or managing procurement operations independently

Strong understanding of procurement, inventory, and supply chain processes

Proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets and procurement reporting

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Good to Have

Experience in FMCG, Retail, E-commerce, Quick Commerce, Distribution, or Supply Chain businesses

Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement tools, and inventory management platforms

Understanding of demand planning and replenishment processes

Exposure to vendor negotiations and supplier performance management

Experience working with multiple warehouses or dark store operations

Key Skills & Attributes

Strong execution and operational excellence mindset

High ownership and accountability

Team leadership and people management skills

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making ability

Excellent vendor and stakeholder management skills

Problem-solving and escalation management capability

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Continuous improvement mindset

What You’ll Get

Opportunity to lead procurement operations in one of India's fastest-growing B2B quick commerce

companies

Exposure to category management, supply chain, inventory planning, and vendor management

High ownership and visibility across business-critical procurement functions

Opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams

Fast-paced learning environment with strong career growth opportunities

Be part of building a world-class procurement and supply chain ecosystem that powers the future

of retail distribution.