Assistant Manager – Procurement Intelligence & Operations

Role Summary

The Assistant Manager – Procurement Intelligence & Operations overlooks end-to-end procurement while driving data-informed decisions through market analysis and pricing insights.

The role combines operations management, team supervision, and real-time market advisory to ensure smooth multi-shift workflows, optimize costs, and guide effective buying decisions in a fast-paced environment, acting as a key link between teams, management, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Operations & Workflow Management

• Oversee end-to-end procurement workflows across all shifts, ensuring timely execution and continuity.
• Manage workload distribution, task prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, policies, and procurement timelines.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, ensuring uninterrupted operations.

2. Market Intelligence & Pricing Optimization

• Monitor market trends, price movements, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Provide actionable insights on buying decisions (what, when, and at what price).
• Guide procurement teams on pricing strategies to drive cost efficiency and margin improvement.
• Support development of market tracking tools, analytics, and dashboards.

3. Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Supervise procurement teams, ensuring productivity, discipline, and KPI alignment.
• Manage attendance, leave planning, and workforce utilization.
• Provide coaching, training, and ongoing operational support.
• Address performance gaps, team challenges, and day-to-day operational issues.

4. Stakeholder Coordination & Escalation Management

• Coordinate with management and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment.
• Act as the key escalation point for operational, team, and pricing-related issues.
• Resolve workflow disruptions, delays, and high-priority challenges promptly.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure clear, timely communication.

5. Performance, Process Improvement & Governance

• Monitor KPIs, prepare reports, and analyze performance trends to ensure target achievement.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Support transformation projects, restructuring efforts, and system enhancements.
• Ensure data accuracy, reporting integrity, documentation, and SOP compliance.

Profile Requirement;

Key Skills & Competencies

• Product Knowledge, Market Intelligence & Analytical Thinking
• Team Supervision, Performance Management & Stakeholder Management
• Procurement Operations Management, Process Improvement & Problem Solving.

Technical Requirements

• To be able to work with ERP systems, Inventory Systems etc.
• Advanced Business Analytics Tools (MS Excel, Power BI, SQL etc.)
• Microsoft 365 (MS Teams, MS Planner, MS Outlook etc.)

Academic or Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• A Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage
• Certifications in data analytics, lean management, Six Sigma are an advantage

Professional Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in the related field
• Proven experience in handling end-to-end procurement operations in a fast-paced environment
• Strong exposure to market analysis, price tracking, and data-driven buying decisions
• Experience in team supervision and cross-functional coordination