About the Company
Seeking a results-driven Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier management, and cost efficiency initiatives. This role plays a key part in strengthening procurement systems, driving measurable savings, and supporting sustainable business growth.
About the Role
This role is focused on developing and executing procurement strategies and category management plans.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies and category management plans.
- Lead RFQ, tender processes, supplier evaluation, and commercial negotiations.
- Drive cost control and measurable cost-saving initiatives.
- Manage supplier performance, contracts, and commercial terms.
- Oversee end-to-end procurement processes (PR to PO to delivery and invoice verification).
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and governance policies.
- Optimize inventory levels and coordinate cross-functionally to ensure timely procurement.
- Lead procurement process improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
- Supervise, develop, and strengthen the procurement team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives.
- Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
- Experience working in medium to large organizations.
Required Skills
- Proven experience in building and implementing procurement systems and processes (A must).
- Experience in complex procurement environments. Candidates without transport experience must have a background in industries with challenging purchasing categories (e.g., manufacturing, raw materials, spare parts, heavy equipment).
- Strong logical thinking and sound business judgment.
- High leadership capability with experience leading and developing teams.
- Proven experience in rebuilding or restructuring underperforming teams.
- Experience resolving high turnover and team conflict issues.
- Ability to redesign SOPs and workflows to improve efficiency and transparency.
Preferred Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Cost Structure Analysis & Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Vendor Management & Performance Evaluation
- Procurement Compliance & Internal Control
- ERP / e-Procurement Systems
Pay range and compensation package
- 1 High-impact cost saving role
- 2 Lead strategic sourcing & negotiations
- 3 Stable and growing organization
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
