Procurement Section Head

Role Purpose

The Procurement Section Head is responsible for leading the procurement function to ensure cost-effective, timely, and compliant sourcing of goods and services, while managing suppliers, supervising the procurement team, and aligning procurement strategies with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage end-to-end procurement cycle (RFQ/RFP, supplier evaluation, PO issuance, contract management).

Supplier & Contract Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations (cost, quality, delivery, service).
• Negotiate contracts, payment terms, SLAs, and framework agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks and dependency issues.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop procurement supervisors/officers.
• Allocate workload, set objectives, and monitor performance.
• Promote ethical procurement practices and strong governance within the team.
• Support succession planning and team capability building.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the main procurement point of contact for internal stakeholders (Finance, Operations, Legal, Supply Chain).
• Challenge non-compliant requests and ensure adherence to approved processes.
• Support cross-functional projects and business initiatives.

Cost Control & Performance Management

• Deliver cost savings and value improvement initiatives.
• Track procurement KPIs (savings, lead time, supplier performance, compliance).
• Prepare regular procurement reports for management.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Improve procurement policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Ensure effective use of ERP/procurement systems.
• Support audits and internal/external reviews.

Key Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
• Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM) are a plus.
• SAP User is Mandetory

Experience

• 7–10 years of procurement experience.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or section head role.
• Experience managing strategic suppliers and contracts.