ASSISTANT MANAGER PROCUREMENT

Akhuwat; Kasur; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Akhuwat is seeking an Assistant Manager – Procurement to manage the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process, ensuring timely, cost-effective purchasing with quality and compliance. You will oversee strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, PO management, and invoices across the organization.

The role requires 4–6 years in procurement, ERP experience, and strong negotiation skills to drive savings while maintaining supplier relationships and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or PMP are preferred.
• 4–6 years of procurement experience including hands-on P2P management.
• Experience with ERP procurement modules and AP coordination.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers through a structured vendor qualification process.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and SLAs.
• 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.

Skills

Vendor qualification

Negotiation

Cost-saving strategies

P2P process

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration / Engineering / Finance

Tools

ERP procurement modules

Accounts Payable coordination 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.