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Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement & Vendor Management• Identify, onboard, and manage vendors for:o Store fit-outs (civil, electrical, HVAC, fixtures)o Furniture, lighting, signage, and branding elements• Build and maintain a pan-India vendor network aligned with expansion plans• Conduct vendor negotiations to achieve best pricing, quality, and timelines• Develop a vendor performance scorecard system (quality, delivery, cost adherence)2. BOQ & Cost Optimization• Analyze BOQs (Bill of Quantities) provided by design and project teams• Benchmark costs across cities and vendors to identify optimization opportunities• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising design intent or quality• Maintain a central cost database for all store components (city-wise insights)3. Purchase Planning & Execution• Create and manage purchase plans aligned with store timelines (60-day cycle)• Ensure timely release of:o RFQs o Work Orders (WO)o Material procurement schedules• Track procurement status and proactively resolve delays in:o Vendor mobilizationo Material dispatcho Site delivery4. Cross-Functional Coordination• Work closely with:o Project Managers & Site Engineerso Architects & Designerso Finance & Accounts• Ensure all procurement aligns with:o Approved designs (GFC drawings)o Brand standardso Budget constraints5. Data, Reporting & Systems• Maintain real-time procurement trackers:o Order statuso Delivery timelineso Cost vs budget variance• Build dashboards (Excel / Google Sheets / Power BI) for:o Store-wise procurement trackingo Vendor performanceo Cost trends• Support WhatsApp/DPR-based reporting systems for quick updates from site teams6. Risk & Quality Control• Identify procurement risks early (delays, cost escalations, vendor dependency)• Ensure material quality meets Frido standards through:o Sample approvalso Vendor audits• Flag potential project delays due to procurement gaps