Assistant Manager Procurement

About the role

The Assistant Manager Procurement manages the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, ensuring goods and services are procured on time and at good value while keeping quality, compliance and efficiency. The role covers strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, purchase orders, invoice reconciliation and payment coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers through a structured vendor qualification process.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties and service-level agreements.
• Find cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure procurement complies with company policies and regulations.
• Manage the full P2P process from purchase requisition to supplier payment, issuing purchase orders and acknowledgements on time.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance, expedite critical orders and coordinate with stores and user departments for Goods Receipt Notes.
• Work with Finance/Accounts Payable on invoice verification and vendor payments.
• Maintain long-term supplier relationships and evaluate them against quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness and compliance KPIs.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and supplier master data, and prepare, review and administer supplier contracts.
• Keep procurement records for audits, support procurement controls and risk mitigation, and prepare dashboards and reports on spend, savings and trends.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance or a related field.
• 4-6 years of procurement experience, including hands-on management of the P2P cycle.
• Preferred: professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or PMP.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP procurement modules and Accounts Payable coordination.
• Supplier negotiation, sourcing and contract management.

Candidates apply by sending their resume to the employer by November 02, 2026.