Procurement Manager

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The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the organization's procurement function by developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The role is focused on delivering value, maintaining quality standards, mitigating supply risks, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, and service level agreements to achieve optimal value.
• Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Ensure timely procurement of goods and services to support operational requirements.
• Prepare and manage requests for quotation (RFQs), requests for proposal (RFPs), and tender processes.
• Review, approve, and monitor purchase orders and procurement activities in accordance with company policies and delegated authority levels.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and resolve commercial or supply-related issues.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, logistics, engineering, and other departments to understand procurement requirements and forecast demand.
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, contractual, and regulatory procurement requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and contract files.
• Develop and manage procurement budgets and monitor purchasing expenditures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives in collaboration with warehouse and logistics teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–8 years of procurement or supply chain experience,
• Experience managing supplier negotiations, contracts, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Skills \& Competencies

• Strong negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong financial and cost analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and ethical decision-making.

Work Location: In person