Procurement Manager
Role Overview:
The Procurement Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire procurement function for a category, region, or business unit. They develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and ensure procurement activities align with broader business goals. They focus on the "big picture."
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for key spend areas (e.g., IT, raw materials, logistics).
- Lead complex, high-value negotiations for major contracts and frame agreements.
- Build and manage strategic, long-term relationships with key suppliers; conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
- Define and monitor KPIs for the procurement team (savings, compliance, supplier performance).
- Manage the procurement budget and deliver on annual cost-saving and value-generation targets.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (financial, operational, geopolitical).
- Develop and enforce procurement policies, processes, and ethical standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team (Officers, Specialists).
- Present procurement strategy and performance to senior management.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering. MBA or professional certification (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) is highly desirable.
- Experience: 7+ years in procurement/sourcing, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Technical Skills: Expert in strategic sourcing methodology, contract law, financial analysis, and market intelligence. Advanced ERP and data analytics skills.
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, executive-level communication, strategic thinking, influencing skills, and commercial acumen.
