Manager - Procurement
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Identify,
evaluate, and develop a reliable vendor base for all materials required
across units.
- Negotiate
pricing, payment terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost
efficiency.
- Manage
end-to-end procurement process including sourcing, ordering, and delivery
tracking.
- Strong negotiation and
vendor management skills
- Good knowledge of
procurement processes and supply chain management
- Analytical and cost
optimization mindset
- Strong communication and
interpersonal skills
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- Ensure
timely availability of materials to avoid production delays.
- Monitor market trends,
pricing fluctuations, and supplier performance.
- Develop and
implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Maintain
strong relationships with vendors and resolve any supply-related issues.
- Ensure
compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory
requirements.
- Coordinate
with internal stakeholders (Production, Quality, Merchandising, Stores)
for requirement planning and procurement execution.
- Track and
optimize inventory levels in coordination with stores/warehouse teams.
- Prepare
procurement reports, cost analysis, and vendor performance evaluations.
- Identify
opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
Requirements
Skills Required:
- Strong negotiation and
vendor management skills
- Good knowledge of
procurement processes and supply chain management
- Analytical and cost
optimization mindset
- Strong communication and
interpersonal skills