Assistant Manager Procurement

The role involves managing and optimizing procurement activities related to indirect goods, giveaways, services, and event management. The successful candidate will coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure procurement processes run smoothly, aligning with company policies and timelines. Strong organizational skills and effective communication are essential to handle multiple priorities and maintain vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define requirements, specifications, timelines, and budgets for events and giveaways, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and standard operating procedures.
- Manage the entire procurement cycle, including issuing RFQs, analyzing quotations, conducting commercial evaluations, selecting vendors, negotiating terms, and creating or amending purchase orders promptly.
- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to company standards, contractual obligations, and procurement guidelines.
- Oversee the timely delivery of giveaways and event-related services, verifying compliance with agreed specifications and addressing any operational challenges.
- Ensure accurate processing of purchase orders, goods receipt notes (GRNs/SES), invoices, and related documents, supporting three-way matching and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
- Maintain compliance with procure-to-pay (P2P) controls, audit requirements, and governance standards through meticulous documentation and record keeping.
- Prepare analyses on spending and vendor performance, identify opportunities for cost savings, and contribute to continuous improvements in procurement processes.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, particularly in indirect procurement categories.
- Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end procurement processes, including purchase requisitions (PR), purchase orders (PO), goods receipt notes (GRN/SES), and invoice processing.
- Practical knowledge of SAP procurement modules, especially PR-to-PO conversion, GRN/SES handling, and invoice posting.
- Familiarity with procurement policies, P2P controls, and compliance frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality service delivery, timely fulfillment, and adherence to agreed standards.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where process optimization and stakeholder collaboration are key. The role demands attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in procurement operations.