About the Role:We are looking for a seasoned procurement leader to drive end-to-end store rollout procurement for our retail expansion. This is a high-impact role responsible for new store openings (NSO), store Capex & Opex, Repair & Maintenance, P2P governance, vendor management, and store fitouts including furniture & fixtures - all while managing a team of 7 associates. Key Responsibilities: 1. New Store Opening & Rollout- Own procurement lifecycle for all new store launches - from planning to handover- Coordinate with Real Estate, Projects, Design & Retail Ops teams on procurement timelines- Manage simultaneous multi-location store rollouts across geographies. 2. Capex & Opex Procurement- Lead procurement for civil, MEP, HVAC, IT infra, and all store capex items- Manage opex procurement - AMCs, housekeeping, consumables, and store supplies- Track budgets, approve BOQs, and monitor actuals vs. approved capex. 3. Repair & Maintenance (R&M)- Empanel and manage R&M vendors with defined SLAs and KPIs- Negotiate AMC contracts and ensure full coverage for store equipment & civil works. 4. Procure-to-Pay (P2P)- Govern end-to-end P2P cycle - requisition, PO, GRN, and invoice processing- Ensure 100% adherence to policies, DOA, and SOPs; drive ERP-based automation. 5. Vendor Management- Build and maintain a preferred vendor ecosystem for fitout, F&F & facility services- Conduct vendor audits, performance reviews, and drive consolidation initiatives. 6. Store Fitouts, Furniture & Fixtures- Lead procurement of gondolas, display racks, checkout counters, trial rooms, signage- Develop standardised F&F specifications across store formats. 7. Cost Savings- Deliver 3-7% YoY savings through negotiation, bundling & value engineering- Benchmark market rates, analyse TCO, maintain savings tracker & MIS reports. 8. Audit & Compliance- Ensure full compliance with internal controls, statutory norms (GST, TDS), and audit readiness- Maintain contract registers, vendor files, and PO trails for zero critical audit findings. 9. Stakeholder Management- Interface with Real Estate, Projects, Finance, Legal & Store Operations- Present procurement plans and cost reports to senior leadership. 10. Team Leadership- Lead, coach & develop a team of 7 procurement associates- Set KRAs, manage performance, and drive a culture of ownership & excellence What We're Looking For?- B.E./B.Tech (Civil/Mech/Electrical) + MBA in Supply Chain or Operations preferred- 12+ years of experience in procurement, with 5+ years in a leadership role- Proven experience in retail store rollouts or project-based procurement- Hands-on with ERP systems - SAP MM / Ariba / Oracle or equivalent- Strong track record in audit compliance & internal controls- CPSM / CIPS / Six Sigma certification is a plus