Manager - Procurement

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities for both inter-company and external supplier purchases, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, uninterrupted material availability, efficient logistics management, and supplier relationship development. The role requires expertise in procurement strategy, commercial negotiations, SAP systems, logistics coordination, and supply chain management within the process automation industry.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: Manage end-to-end procurement activities for inter-group and external suppliers.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials, components, and services to support business operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, cost optimization, and supplier performance.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers to support business requirements.
• Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers and internal group companies.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct periodic supplier reviews and corrective action follow-ups.
• Commercial Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, payment terms, contracts, and service agreements.
• Deliver year-on-year cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Manage contract renewals and ensure favorable commercial terms.
• SAP & Procurement Operations: Oversee purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier master data within SAP.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval workflows.
• Drive accuracy and efficiency of procurement transactions and reporting.
• Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate closely with logistics providers, production planning, warehouses, and suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Manage import/export processes, shipment tracking, and customs-related activities.
• Support inventory optimization and working capital improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Customer Service teams.
• Support business growth through proactive procurement planning and risk mitigation.
• Act as the key escalation point for supply disruptions and delivery challenges.
• Process Improvement: Drive digital transformation and process automation initiatives within procurement operations.
• Implement best practices in sourcing, supplier management, and logistics.
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 6-10 years of procurement and supply chain experience within the Process Automation or Industrial Automation industry.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and logistics operations.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP systems (SAP MM preferred).
• Proven experience in commercial negotiations and contract management.

Skills

• SAP MM
• Commercial Negotiations
• Supplier Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Logistics
• Contract Management
• Process Improvement
• Digital Transformation
• Import/Export

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