ASSISTANT MANAGER PROCUREMENT

Akhuwat; Kasur; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Akhuwat in Pakistan is seeking an Assistant Manager – Procurement to oversee end-to-end P2P processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and compliance.

You will manage supplier qualification, negotiate terms, monitor performance, and coordinate with Finance and Stores to ensure accurate GRNs and vendor payments. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of P2P experience, with ERP exposure and professional certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or equivalent preferred.
• 4–6 years of procurement experience, including hands-on P2P management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers through a structured vendor qualification process.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and SLAs.
• Manage complete P2P process from requisition to supplier payment and GRN to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with Finance/Accounts Payable to verify invoices and vendor payments.
• Prepare procurement dashboards and reports; monitor supplier performance via KPIs.

Skills

Procurement processes

P2P management

Vendor negotiations

ERP systems

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP procurement modules

Contract management software

Job description

The Assistant Manager – Procurement is responsible for managing the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role oversees strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, purchase order management, invoice reconciliation, and payment coordination to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers through a structured vendor qualification process.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service-level agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Manage the complete P2P process from purchase requisition to supplier payment.
• Ensure timely issuance of purchase orders and order acknowledgements.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and expedite critical orders.
• Coordinate with stores and user departments to ensure timely Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs).
• Coordinate with Finance/Accounts Payable to ensure timely invoice verification and vendor payments.
• Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations using KPIs such as quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and supplier master data.
• Prepare, review, and administer supplier contracts and purchase agreements.
• Maintain complete procurement records for internal and external audits.
• Support implementation of procurement controls and risk mitigation measures.
• Prepare procurement dashboards and management reports.
• Analyze procurement spend, supplier performance, savings, and purchasing trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or equivalent are preferred.

Experience

• 4–6 years of procurement experience, including hands-on management of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle.
• Experience with ERP procurement modules and Accounts Payable coordination.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, sourcing, and contract management.