Assistant Manager Procurement - Imports

Packages Group; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Pack Films Limited in Karachi, Pakistan, is seeking a permanent Procurement professional to oversee daily import and purchasing activities at the Port Qasim Plant. You will implement the company’s procurement strategy, ensure compliance with SOPs, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain strong vendor relations to support continuous plant operations.

The role emphasizes sourcing, cost-saving opportunities, and timely shipments, with responsibility for trade-related activities and

Qualifications

• Experience in day-to-day procurement activities for plant operations.
• Knowledge of purchasing methods and supplier negotiations.
• Familiarity with import regulations, SROs and customs processes.
• Strong vendor management and localization opportunities identification.
• Analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily procurement activities effectively.
• Develop buying plans aligned with procurement strategy and policies.
• Negotiate to buy competitively and smartly.
• Identify alternative suppliers and localization opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and provide best pricing estimates.
• Ensure material availability for assigned portfolio.
• Manage trade-related matters with banks and treasury.
• Handle import documentation, LC opening and clearance coordination.

Skills

Supply chain understanding

Purchasing methods

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Import regulations knowledge

SAP/ERP (MRP/MM)

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

SAP/ERP MM module

Job description

Company: Tri-Pack Films Limited

Reporting to: Team Lead Procurement - Imports

Location: Port Qasim Plant, Karachi

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: E2

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for effective & efficient execution of day to day procurement activities to ensure smooth and continuous operations of the plants/business, as well as, contribute to the business P&L by implementing the Co.'s Procurement Strategy and through innovation projects, whilst ensuring compliance to Co. SOPs, applicable standards and approved budget.

1. SHE - Compliance, Reporting & Risk Assessment
2. Execute daily procurement activities effectively
3. Develop/execute buying plan in line with Group's Procurement Strategies and overall Co. policies.
4. Negotiate to buy smartly and competitively
5. Identify/activate alternative suppliers and unlock localization opportunities
6. Continuously explore and analyze saving opportunities to generate value
7. Monitor market trends and compile best pricing estimate for the business
8. Ensure the superior availability of material supply for assigned portfolio
9. Support the procurement sustainability agenda in the business
10. Develop strong relationship with suppliers & improve their service and quality
11. Ensure responsible sourcing compliance of suppliers
12. Independently handle Trade Related matter with bank and treasury
13. Independently handle custom clearance procedure including but not limited to import documentation, LC opening, and coordination with clearing agents for timely clearance of shipments
14. Build and maintain strong vendor relations with international suppliers
15. Implementing transformational projects and innovations in Procurement.

Functional Skills

• Understanding of the supply chain
• Experienced in Purchasing & Purchasing Methods
• Knowledge of Supplies & Materials utilized in Office, Technical & Manufacturing Operations
• Computer Literacy
• SAP/ERP Know-How (MRP / MM Module)
• MS Office Proficiency (Intermediate)
• Analytical Skills
• Knowledgeable and familiar with Lean and Six Sigma
• Vendor Management
• Negotiation Skills
• In-depth understanding of import regulations, SROs, and custom clearance processes

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication Skills
• Excellent customer service and customer relations skills
• Organizing and Planning Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Multi-tasking and Time management skills
• Good collaboration and team work abilities
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high change environment
• Cohesive
• Proactive
• Strong Accountability & Leadership Standards
• Able to work Independently
• Networking Skills

Last Date To Apply May 14, 2025