Assistant Manager Purchase Compliance & PMO

Zong 5G; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zong 5G Islamabad invites a Procurement Compliance professional to support end-to-end risk management, audit readiness and governance. You will monitor procurement processes, analyze ERP-driven transactions and coordinate with internal stakeholders to strengthen controls.

The role focuses on reporting, dashboards and automation, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with corporate policies and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Information Systems or related field preferred.
• CIA, CRMA and CFE certifications will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Risk Management: Monitor and track procurement risks end-to-end.
• Perform data-driven analysis of transactions and ERP controls using Oracle, SQL and other platforms.
• Compliance Monitoring: Conduct periodic reviews against policies and governance.
• Audit & Rectification Management: Coordinate with internal and external audit teams; track and close observations.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work with Requesting Departments, Finance, IT, ERP and others to resolve issues.
• Reporting & Management Support: Prepare procurement risk, compliance, audit and project reports and dashboards.
• Data Analytics & Insights: Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Policies, Controls & Governance: Support development and enforcement of procurement policies and controls.
• Training & Compliance Culture: Conduct training to promote compliance and continuous improvement.
• Digital Transformation & Automation: Coordinate ERP/IT system optimization and automation.

Skills

Procurement policies & compliance

Analytical problem-solving

Report writing & presentation

Communication skills

Vendor & stakeholder management

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

CIA, CRMA and CFE certifications (advantage)

Tools

Oracle ERP

SQL

DB platforms

Job description

Job Purpose:

• Support the Senior Manager in managing end-to-end Procurement Compliance, Risk Management, Vendor Governance, Audit Readiness, Reporting & Analytics, and Process/System Improvement to ensure procurement activities remain compliant, controlled, efficient, transparent and aligned with organizational policies and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Procurement Risk Management: Monitor and track existing and emerging Procurement risks end-to-end, including identification, assessment, mitigation, closure, and maintenance of the Procurement Risk Register.
• Perform data-driven analysis of Procurement transactions and ERP/system controls using tools such as Oracle, SQL and other analytical/database platforms to identify exceptions, unusual patterns, process deviations and potential compliance risks, and support the development of automated compliance monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
• Compliance Monitoring: Conduct periodic reviews of ongoing and completed procurement projects and assess processes and controls against organizational policies, procedures, governance and strategic requirements.
• Audit & Rectification Management: Coordinate with Internal Audit, External Auditors, CMCC and CMPak audit teams; conduct pre-audit/self-assessments and ensure timely tracking, implementation and closure of audit observations and rectification plans.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with Requesting Departments, Finance, IT, ERP and other stakeholders to resolve compliance, process and operational issues and ensure timely execution.
• Reporting & Management Support: Prepare regular Procurement risk, compliance, audit and project reports, dashboards, management presentations, business cases and analytical reports to support decision-making. Weekly and monthly compliance report submission to management.
• Data Analytics & Insights: Analyze Procurement data to identify trends, recurring issues, control gaps and improvement opportunities, and develop data-driven tools and dashboards for enhanced visibility and decision-making.
• Policies, Controls & Governance: Support development and implementation of Procurement policies, procedures, guidelines and preventive/corrective controls, and monitor their effectiveness to strengthen governance and accountability.
• Training & Compliance Culture: Conduct training and awareness sessions for internal and external stakeholders on Procurement policies, processes, risks and controls, promoting compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Digital Transformation & Automation: Coordinate with ERP/IT teams on system optimization, automation and digital transformation, including requirement gathering, process mapping, testing/UAT, implementation and system control enhancements.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Identify and implement opportunities to improve Procurement efficiency, transparency, compliance and governance through benchmarking, innovative technology-enabled solutions, and continuous monitoring of implemented controls.

Eligibility Criteria (Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills):

Education:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Information Systems or related field / other relevant professional qualification in Audit, Risk, Compliance or Assurance will be preferred.
• CIA, CRMA and CFE certifications will be an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Up to 4–6 years of relevant experience is required.

Skills – Job Specific:

• Strong knowledge of Procurement policies, processes, controls and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong report‑writing and presentation skills.
• Strong functional knowledge of Oracle ERP and Procurement‑related modules.
• Ability to work effectively with ERP/IT development teams for system enhancement and automation.
• Understanding of accounting, finance and financial statements.
• Vendor management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze procurement data and identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under strict deadlines. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, databases, Oracle/SQL and data analytics is required; programming/automation skills will be preferred.