Procurement Manager

Role Overview - We are seeking an experienced professional to lead Fitness & Wellness initiatives from the Head Office. The role will be responsible for strategic planning vendor management (domestic & international) and end-to-end oversight of fitness and wellness equipment projects. The incumbent will ensure compliance with national and international standards while driving efficiency quality and innovation across projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end management of fitness & wellness equipment projects from planning to execution.

• Manage and strengthen relationships with international and domestic suppliers ensuring alignment on quality timelines and commercial terms.

• Ensure adherence to national and international fitness & wellness standards guidelines and safety norms

• Oversee equipment selection technical evaluation and specification finalization for various projects.

• Drive strategic sourcing and procurement including cost optimization and vendor negotiations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales Service Logistic & Warehouse Marketing Finance HR etc.) to ensure seamless execution.

• Monitor market trends global innovations and emerging technologies in the fitness & wellness industry.

• Guide mentor team members ensuring effective knowledge transfer and capability building.

• Review and approve technical documentation layouts proposals and vendor submissions.

• Handle high-level stakeholder management including internal leadership and external partners.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Sports Science Management or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 10 years of relevant experience in fitness & wellness sports infrastructure or equipment management.

• Proven experience in handling international vendors and large-scale projects.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of national and international fitness & wellness standards rules and compliance requirements.

• In-depth understanding of fitness and wellness equipment (cardio strength rehab specialty equipment).

• Excellent vendor management negotiation and stakeholder handling skills.

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities.

• Strong communication skills for global coordination.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and high-value deliverables.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in import procedures international procurement and compliance.

• Exposure to government/PSU or institutional projects (added advantage).

• Leadership experience with team management and cross-functional coordination.

Key Deliverables.

• Successful execution of fitness & wellness projects within timelines and budgets

• Effective vendor management and cost optimization

• Compliance with quality and international standards

• Strengthening of global supplier network

• Process improvement and operational efficiency