Procurement Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.
Job Summary
The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the sourcing and acquisition of goods and services necessary for organizational operations. They develop and implement procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality standards. The role involves monitoring market trends, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations to optimize procurement processes and support overall business objectives.
Job Responsibilities 1
Ensure utilizing all economies scale and best practices to win local battles .
Define and communicate the supply strategy and its implications, to inform and align the respective stakeholders.
Interact on an executive/managerial level within and outside the business to ensure cross alignment in the spirit of long term partnership.
Lead the delivery of the savings and operating cash flow programme in his/her Categories, Cluster and/or Business Unit.
Make timely decisions, balancing analysis with decisiveness.
Develop and make use of competitive insights to shape strategies that counter competitive threats.
Effectively engage in maintaining all external networks, and continuously builds alliances that will enhance Business’ competitive advantage.
Remove organizational barriers to delivering exceptional internal and/or external customer service.
Practice role model behaviour aligned with the operating framework.
Responsible to manage and optimize the financial and budgetary requirements as required.
Identify metrics, tools and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.
Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement, work simplification and the elimination of non-value-added work.
Drive operational excellence in strategic sourcing.
Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies
Job Responsibilities 2
Additional Responsibilities 3
Job Knowledge & Skills
In-depth understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier management, to effectively oversee procurement operations.
Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers, maximizing value for the organization.
Analytical abilities to assess supplier performance, conduct cost analysis, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements to make informed procurement decisions and mitigate risks.
Leadership and team management skills to lead procurement teams, delegate tasks, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Job Experience
Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus
Competencies
Risk Management L4
AI Fluency
Supply Chain Optimization L4
Materials Management L4
E-Procurement Tools L4
Agility
Purchasing Benchmarking L4
Resilience
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Build High-Performing Teams
Provide Direction
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering
Professional Qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics related course or any Related Technical Certificates