Senior Lead - Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

Senior Lead, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Location: Bengaluru,Karnataka,India

About us 

Launched in 2017, WeWork India is one of India’s leading premium flexible workspace operators - GPTW certified (Nov 2024 – Nov 2025, Dec 2025 – Dec 2026). WeWork India has been the largest operator by total revenue for the past three fiscal years. Since its inception, WeWork India has expanded across 8 cities in Chennai, New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, with 73 operational centres spanning 8.2 million square feet (as of December 2025). WeWork India has played a significant role in the growth of the flexible workspace sector and contributed to the evolution of its products and services, providing customised and curated solutions for various office space needs.

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About the Role

The key responsibility includes handling efficiently all the procurement activities related to HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Electrical, ELV System etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Conduct market research on materials, vendors, and price trends.
• Develop and empanel qualified vendors; maintain updated vendor database.
• Consolidate project requirements to leverage economies of scale.
• Benchmark prices periodically and support project budgeting.
• Drive supplier-led innovation and value engineering (MEP support).

2. Project Coordination

• Align procurement plan with BOQs, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Provide early market intelligence to optimize supplier selection.
• Plan procurement timelines based on delivery lead times and approvals.
• Participate in project review and expediting meetings.
• Highlight market risks impacting cost or timelines.

3. Tendering & Contracting

• Review indents/BOQs and clarify specifications.
• Conduct rate analysis and prepare pre-tender estimates.
• Finalize procurement strategy and tender schedules.
• Float tenders, conduct pre-bid meetings, and obtain quotations.
• Perform techno-commercial evaluations and lead negotiations.
• Ensure contracts cover scope changes, risks, and claims.
• Issue POs timely and track deliveries.

4. Budget & Cost Control

• Track procurement against project budgets.
• Monitor price trends and material availability.
• Support budget control and cost optimization initiatives.
• Forecast project cash outflows and coordinate with Finance.

5. Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Ensure integration between procurement and warehouse operations.
• Check ex-stock availability before ordering.
• Audit inventory levels, reconciliation, and wastage control.
• Oversee scrap disposal and salvage management.

6. Vendor Performance Management

• Continuously onboard and evaluate vendors.
• Define and track supplier performance metrics.
• Recommend and implement corrective/preventive actions.

7. Compliance & Systems

• Ensure legal, contractual, and statutory compliance.
• Manage bonds, insurances, and documentation.
• Align procurement processes with ERP systems and drive improvements.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and professional standards.

Education and Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; PG in Material Management preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience in reputed real estate/construction firms handling MEP & ELV portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, Electrical systems, BMS, Security, AV, and IT infrastructure.
• Sound understanding of technical and material specifications in realty projects; hands-on exposure to site requirements.
• Well-networked with industry vendors enabling faster sourcing and execution.
• Experience working in structured, system-driven environments with ERP usage.
• Proficient in MS Office and standard software tools; AutoCAD knowledge preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WeWork India is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to embody our values and all aspects of employment including the decisions to hire and promote, are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

Our total rewards philosophy is aimed at providing compensation that is competitive, performance linked and helps us attract and retain the talent we need to drive our business forward and serve our members. As part of WeWork India, our commitment to you is that  you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters collaboration, flexibility and inclusion.

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Experience Level

Senior Level