Assistant Manager / Manager - Procurement

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** - **Procurement & Sourcing** - Identify and evaluate suppliers for procurement of materials, equipment, and services. - Float RFQs/RFPs, obtain quotations, and conduct comparative statement analysis. - Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions with suppliers. - Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company procedures. **Vendor Management** - Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers. - Build long-term relationships with strategic suppliers. **SAP & SAP Ariba Management** - Utilize **SAP MM** for procurement transactions, purchase orders, - Manage sourcing, supplier collaboration, and procurement workflows through **SAP Ariba**. - Support digital procurement transformation initiatives. **Stakeholder Management** - Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, and Contracts teams. - Ensure timely procurement support for operational requirements. - Present procurement performance metrics to senior management. **Compliance & Governance** - Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing practices. - Maintain compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards. - Support continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems. **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** - Cost savings achieved through negotiations. - Purchase Order TAT. - Compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.