Manager - Procurement (Sourcing & Operation Buyer)

OVERVIEW

• Lead and manage procurement operations and strategic sourcing activities to achieve business, production, and cost objectives.
• Conduct spend analysis and develop annual sourcing plans, budgets, and procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
• Monitor and forecast stock requirements to maintain uninterrupted production and operational continuity.
• Drive strategic sourcing, alternate sourcing, and price negotiations to meet cost and commercial targets.
• Prepare, issue, evaluate, and approve tender documents and submissions including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Review purchasing contracts and agreements in collaboration with legal advisors.
• Lead vendor performance management by defining metrics, conducting reviews, and driving continuous improvement actions.
• Establish and govern procurement systems, procedures, and ERP records to ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Develop procurement team capability through leadership, performance management, and succession planning.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, influence key decisions, and resolve escalated procurement issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain functions, including strategic sourcing and operational procurement, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Apply strategic sourcing methodologies including spend analysis, category planning, alternate sourcing, and procurement strategy ownership.