Lenskart - Assistant Manager - Commerical (3-7 yrs)

Our Story So Far:

Twelve years back, Lenskart was started by a 26-year old entrepreneur - because he wanted to solve the problem of preventive blindness. We had humble beginnings - we spread awareness about eyecare, we took orders for eyeglasses online and shipped them to customers from a warehouse that was the size of a modern-day conference room.

As of today, little by little, Lenskart has served 40 Million people across the globe - helping them see better and lead better quality lives. Simultaneously, we've also built ourselves up to be Asia's largest eyewear company. We have 10,000+ Lenskartians worldwide, more than 1500 Omni channel stores across 175 cities in India, Singapore and Dubai and cut to 2022 - we are shipping a pair of eyewear every 2.5 seconds, from the world's most automated eyewear factory! In 2022, Lenskart partnered with Owndays and took a majority stake in the Japanese-owned eyewear player that has a deep presence in Asia. With this partnership, we have added an additional 400 stores and extended our reach to 13 countries.

Our Key Investors:

Softbank, ADIA, Kedaara Capital, Steadview Capital, Premji Invest, Temasek, Holding, KKR, Alpha Wave

Ventures, Bay Capital

You: In Our Next Chapter

We've come a long way but we're not there yet.

"Good is not good enough," you'll hear Lenskartians say that often. Our aim is to serve One Billion eyes by 2025 globally. And in this journey, we want to go beyond vision correction to transform the way people see and experience the world. That's our new purpose - and we can only get there through cutting-edge technology and exceptional people.

Role :

- Procurement Strategy: Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company objectives.

- Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.

- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, including pricing, delivery schedules, and quality standards

- Cost Control: Monitor and analyze procurement costs, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

- Quality Assurance: Ensure that all procured products and services meet quality and compliance standards, collaborating with quality control teams as necessary.

- Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels, coordinating with various departments to forecast demand and avoid overstock or shortages.

- Documentation: Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, and supplier communications.

- Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, and cost savings to management & Key KPI for tracking & improvement

- Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies in all procurement activities.

Job requirements:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.

- Experience: 3-7 years of experience in procurement or a related role, demonstrating increasing responsibility and leadership.

- Supplier Management: Proven experience in supplier evaluation, selection, and relationship management.

- Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure advantageous terms and agreements.

- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and market research to support informed procurement decisions.

- Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.

- Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel & Power BI and familiarity with procurement software or ERP systems, familiarity with Procure to Pay process.

- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

- Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to make quick decisions when necessary.

- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and market conditions.