Lead Manager – Local Purchases & Vendor Management

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is looking for a Procurement Manager to support order management by overseeing procurement processes and vendor management. The ideal candidate will possess at least 9 years of experience in supply chain management with a focus on local purchases and compliance with regulatory guidelines. MBA is preferred. This role involves significant responsibility for policy formulation, risk assessment, and supplier database management.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in supply chain management.
• 4 years of experience as a Functional / Team Lead.
• Experience with PPRA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Formulate policies and procedures for procurement.
• Manage development of procurement plans/schedules.
• Ensure compliance with tender announcements.
• Supervise tracking data of local purchases and procurement.
• Maintain suppliers database and coordinate with Accounts Department.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Management

Risk Management

Education

MBA in Supply Chain

Job description

Overview

The main mandate of this position is to support the order management head in planning, supervising, and monitoring all activities related to the procurement of goods, supplies, equipment, and containers from local sources. The role also includes organizing and managing procurement of vendorized goods (specific meters) related to the meter manufacturing plant. It ensures procurement processes for local purchases and vendorized items comply with SSGCL procurement policies and PPRA rules and regulations.

Qualification & Experience

MBA preferably in Supply Chain from HEC-recognized university with at least 9 years of experience. Candidate must have at least 4 years of relevant experience as a Functional / Team Lead. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or equivalent will be an added advantage. Experience of PPRA rules and regulations is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Participate in formulation of policies and procedures applicable to the procurement function in general and specifically to local purchases.
• Manage the development of procurement plans / schedules in coordination with respective user department for local purchases and ensure factors such as price trends, lead time, delivery time, trade terms and location of important suppliers (Vendor Management) are given due consideration while developing the plan.
• Ensure that quantity requirements and specifications of goods ordered are as per agreed specifications of the users, and in case of deviations or amendments, arrange for obtaining concurrence of the competent authority and the concerned department before incorporating changes as per the previous contract.
• Ensure that tender announcements are made as per SSGCL policy and PPRA’s rules and regulations.
• Review technical and financial evaluations of bids received from suppliers and ensure bids are received according to schedules as prescribed by PPRA. Review statements prepared on evaluations and sent to concerned user department for further evaluations.
• Supervise real time tracking data of local purchases procurement and ensure effective utilization of digitization module. Ensure accurate reports are generated from module for review by senior management.
• Arrange for maintenance of suppliers database and ensure the database is updated periodically. Ensure that all information related to local purchases and vendor management is timely provided to all concerned.
• Ensure that the register for bills, Bid Bonds and Performance Bonds is properly maintained and updated.
• Supervise prescribed procedures and rules followed pertaining to processing invoices received from suppliers and coordinate with Accounts Department for budget considerations.
• Facilitate immediate supervisor in handling queries/observations relating to government or regulatory body audits and prepare a response draft on audit observations with proof of documents on a timely basis.
• Identify and assess risks under their management/ownership, develop and implement risk response strategies, monitor risks and response strategies, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information provided for risk reporting.
• Undertake any other assignment as instructed by immediate supervisor.