Assistant Manager - Procurement

Coats Group plc; Madurai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Coats Group plc is looking for an Asst. Manager – Procurement for their division in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of procurement policies while ensuring compliance with internal controls and ethical standards.

You will manage the Supplier Code auditing process, conduct regular system audits, and enhance compliance awareness through training sessions. This full-time role demands excellent communication skills and experience in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and compliance monitoring.
• Knowledge of internal auditing practices.
• Ability to develop effective procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of procurement policies and compliance standards.
• Act as compliance champion for Internal controls.
• Manage Supplier Code auditing process for India.
• Conduct training sessions on compliance for the team.

Skills

Compliance Monitoring

Audit Management

Procurement Processes

Training & Development

Risk Management

Job description

Job Title: Asst. Manager – Procurement (Band 6)

Division: Apparel
Function: Procurement
Status: Full-time
Location: Madurai

Role Purpose

Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of procurement policies, processes, and compliance standards across all procurement activities, ensuring alignment with internal controls and ethical standards.

Act as the internal compliance champion for the Procurement team.

Manage the end-to-end Supplier Code auditing process for India.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

Ensure Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities comply with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Develop internal audit checklists and conduct regular system/process audits and compliance reviews within Procurement.

2. Policy & Process Management

Assist in the implementation of Procurement policies, and in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and checklists.

Share knowledge with team members regarding system and process compliance.

Identify areas of improvement and recommend enhancements to existing procurement procedures.

Conduct training sessions to enhance compliance awareness among the Procurement team and internal stakeholders.

Act as the primary point of contact for procurement compliance queries and guidance.

Manage internal audits, including Global Internal Audit (GIA) and Controllership reviews.

Identify procurement-related risks and collaborate with internal teams to implement mitigation strategies.

4. System & Data Management

Generate compliance dashboards and management reports for internal stakeholders.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure Procurement compliance requirements are understood and adhered to.

Maintain strong communication channels with Legal, Audit, Finance, and other relevant departments.