Procurement Manager

• The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost optimisation, and procurement operations, with the ability to drive efficiency, ensure value for money, and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier sourcing, tendering, quotation analysis, and supplier selection.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
• Develop procurement plans and budgets to support business operations and expansion.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, contracts, discounts, and service-level agreements.
• Maintain an approved supplier database and ensure proper supplier due diligence.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through strategic negotiations and spend analysis.
• Monitor procurement expenditure against approved budgets.
• Analyse market trends and pricing to support effective purchasing decisions.
• Track procurement savings without compromising quality or operational standards.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from purchase requisitions to order fulfilment and invoice reconciliation.
• Ensure timely replenishment of supplies across stores, offices, warehouses, and other business locations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support internal and external audits.
• Promote ethical sourcing, transparency, and accountability in all procurement activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team.
• Establish departmental performance targets and monitor results.
• Prepare reports on procurement expenditure, cost savings, supplier performance, and purchasing efficiency.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, including experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimisation.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or procurement management systems.
• Professional procurement certification, is an advantage.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, distribution, or a multi-location business environment is an added advantage.