CAREER

Key Responsibilities

The Procurement Associate will support Invest India's procurement function by assisting in day-to-day sourcing, documentation, and vendor coordination activities under the guidance of senior
procurement team members. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to build a strong foundation in public procurement, government e-procurement systems (GeM), and vendor
management within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization. The Associate will support compliance with Government procurement guidelines while gaining exposure to strategic sourcing, contract

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Support & Documentation

• Assist in preparing procurement requisitions, RFPs/RFQs, and bid documents under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support end-to-end processing of procurement requests on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal, including bid creation, vendor query resolution, and order tracking.
• Maintain procurement trackers, MIS reports, and filing systems to ensure audit readiness.
• Coordinate with vendors to collect quotations, technical/commercial clarifications, and timely submission of required documents.

2. Compliance & Process Adherence

• Ensure day-to-day procurement transactions follow Invest India and Government procurement guidelines.
• Support preparation of procurement approval notes, comparative statements, and supporting documentation for review by senior staff.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records to support internal and external audits.
• Track contract deliverables, timelines, and basic service-level adherence, flagging discrepancies to seniors.

3. Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Liaise with vendors for routine queries, follow-ups, and documentation requirements.
• Support senior procurement staff in coordinating with finance, legal, and operations teams on procurement needs.
• Help maintain and update the vendor database, including basic vendor performance records.