Deputy Manager

Principal Tasks & Responsibilities:

● Responsible for procurement of OPEX, MRO, Engineering, and Capital items, ensuring timely availability of materials to support business operations.

● Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including receipt and review of Purchase Requisitions (PRs), and resolve procurement-related queries in coordination with user departments.

● Float enquiries to approved and prospective vendors, obtain competitive quotations, and prepare comprehensivetechno-commercial comparison statements.

● Identify, develop, and onboard new vendors, and conduct vendor due diligence.

● Conducting techno-commercial negotiation which ensures high quality sourcing aligned with SOPs and organizational standards.

● Issue Purchase Orders (POs), monitor order execution, and ensure timely delivery of materials in line with business requirements.

● Drive cost optimization initiatives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, value engineering, and effective supplier negotiations.

● Maintain complete procurement documentation and records in compliance with company policies and audit requirements.

● Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders, including User Departments, Finance, Stores, Quality, and Engineering teams, to ensure seamless procurement operations

● Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with suppliers to improve procurement efficiency, service levels, and overall supply chain performance.

● Achieve procurement savings and cost optimization targets in line with departmental objectives while maintaining quality, reliability, and service standards.

Key Skills & Competencies:Technical Skills:

• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement • OPEX, MRO, Engineering, and CAPEX Procurement • Vendor Development and Vendor Due Diligence• Techno-Commercial Evaluation and Negotiation• Cost Optimization and Cost Reduction• Purchase Order (PO) Management• Request for Quotation (RFQ) Management• Contract and Commercial Terms Management• Procurement Documentation and Record Management• ERP/SAP HANA S4/ Ariba Sourcing Procurement Module• Knowledge of In coterms and Procurement ComplianceCore Competencies:● Commercial Negotiation● Analytical and Cost Analysis Skills● Strategic Thinking● Decision-Making● Problem Solving● Risk Assessment and Mitigation● Attention to Detail

Behavioural Competencies

● Effective Communication● Stakeholder Management● Vendor Relationship Management● Cross-Functional Collaboration● Accountability and Ownership● Integrity and Ethical Conduct● Adaptability and Flexibility● Result Orientation● Continuous Learning Mindset