Procurement Assistant Manager - TJ / 1913626

Recruit AI; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Procurement Assistant Manager in Islamabad to oversee end-to-end procurement, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost savings across the organization. The role includes vendor management, market research, and collaboration with warehouse, sales, and finance to align purchasing with budgets.

You will mentor a team of five buyers, implement automation tools, and monitor supplier performance to ensure timely delivery and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Ability to analyze costs and contracts to optimize savings.
• Strong collaboration with warehouse, sales and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process including POs with compliance.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules and terms with suppliers.
• Conduct market research and cost analyses for new opportunities.
• Oversee inventory management and forecast demand to reduce excess costs.
• Lead and mentor a team of purchasing specialists.
• Implement and optimize purchase automation to improve workflows.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Sales and Finance to align purchasing with budgets.

Skills

Vendor management

Purchase order management

Cost analysis

Market research

Supplier relationship management

Inventory management

Purchase automation

Data analytics

Retail buying

Assortment planning

Team leadership

Tools

Inventory management systems

Purchase automation tools

Job description

Our client Confidential is looking for a Procurement Assistant Manager in Islamabad. The Assistant Manager Purchase plays a pivotal role in managing and streamlining the entire procurement process within an organization, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods. The role demands expertise in vendor management, purchase order management, cost analysis, market research, and supplier relationship management to negotiate favorable terms and maintain a robust supply chain. The Assistant Manager Purchase also ensures that all procurement activities comply with company policies and relevant legal regulations. This role involves close collaboration with various departments such as warehouse, sales, and finance to align purchasing activities with organizational goals and budget constraints. The candidate leverages analytical skills to conduct cost analysis and apply purchase automation tools and inventory management systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, the Assistant Manager Purchase contributes to retail buying and assortment planning by analyzing product demand and market trends, playing a critical part in supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process by creating, reviewing, and approving purchase orders with accuracy and compliance to company policies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and terms that benefit the company.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and detailed cost analysis to identify new supplier opportunities and cost‑saving measures.
• Oversee inventory management systems to track stock levels, forecast demand accurately, and reduce excess inventory costs.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of five purchasing specialists by setting clear performance goals, monitoring progress, and providing training.
• Implement and optimize purchase automation tools to streamline workflows, enhance purchasing efficiency, and minimize human errors.
• Collaborate with warehouse, sales, and finance departments to ensure purchasing activities are synchronized with organizational requirements and financial plans.
• Continuously monitor supplier performance to address and resolve issues related to delivery delays, product quality, or contract adherence.
• Prepare and present regular reports on purchasing metrics, budget utilization, and supplier performance evaluations to senior management.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with all applicable legal regulations and company policies, maintaining transparency and integrity in vendor contracts.
• Stay informed about industry trends, supplier innovations, and market conditions to continuously improve purchasing strategies and maintain competitive advantage.
• Support retail buying operations by analyzing product demand patterns and participating in assortment planning to meet customer and business needs.