Procurement Manager

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager will lead the sourcing and purchasing process from supplier selection to contract execution. You will develop cost-effective strategies, manage a team of procurement professionals, and ensure all acquisitions align with the company's budget and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Devise and implement inventive, cost-effective sourcing strategies to

  reduce expenses without compromising quality.

• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and vendors; build and maintain strong, long-term partnerships.

• Negotiation: Lead negotiations for contract terms, pricing, and delivery schedules to secure the most advantageous terms for the company.

• Compliance & Risk: Perform risk assessments for potential contracts and ensure adherence to legal, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Budget Oversight: Manage the procurement budget, track key functional metrics (KPIs), and prepare regular reports on expenditures and savings.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Legal, Business Development and Operations/Project teams to ensure clear communication of specifications and favorable contract terms.

• Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and develop the purchasing team, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.

   
  
  Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business

  Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: Typically 6-8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management; those with experience in Construction (EPCC projects) or solar farm development would be at an advantage.

• Technical Skills: Familiar with Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, networking, and analytical problem-solving abilities.