Job Purpose
Responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials, goods, and services that support operational, project, and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations
- Manage the full procurement cycle from requisition to delivery, invoicing, and payment.
- Receive, review, and process purchase requests from various departments.
- Source and procure goods and services from local and international suppliers.
- Review and compare supplier quotations, negotiate prices and terms, and ensure compliance with company procurement policies.
- Prepare, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinate with engineering, planning, and project teams to align material specifications and delivery schedules with project requirements.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
- Resolve delivery delays, shortages, quality issues, and supplier-related concerns.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, contracts, supplier information, and related documentation.
- Monitor and control procurement expenses against approved budgets.
- Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to define procurement needs, quality standards, and delivery requirements.
Supplier Evaluation & Relationship Management
- Review and monitor supplier performance and maintain an up-to-date vendor database.
- Participate in supplier evaluations and performance reviews.
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Negotiate favorable pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to secure the best value for the company.
Policy & Compliance
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Finance Coordination
- Support the finance team by providing required documentation for payments.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and delivery-related issues in coordination with finance and suppliers.
Capability Insertion (CI) & Project Support
- Support Capability Insertion (CI) projects by managing procurement of specialized materials, tools, and equipment.
- Source and evaluate suppliers capable of meeting new capability and technical requirements.
- Review Bills of Materials (BOM) and ensure all items are procured in line with project and production needs.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing, and supplier management.
- Good understanding of supply chain, logistics, inventory, and material planning principles.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Contract and vendor management knowledge.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, PMP, or equivalent are an advantage.
- Knowledge of procurement systems, ERP platforms, and MS Excel is preferred.