Procurement Manager - Services & Goods

• Develop and implement category-specific procurement strategies aligned with business goals, cost-saving initiatives, and sustainability.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier assessments, and competitive benchmarking to optimize procurement efficiency and ensure best-in-class sourcing.
• Oversee procurement for HR services, learning development, consulting, and market research, ensuring cost-effectiveness and business alignment.
• Oversee procurement of wooden, metal, and corrugated packaging materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supply chain efficiency.
• Manage sourcing and contracts for workplace safety, medical services, office supplies, waste management and ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Source industrial and manufacturing supplies, including welding materials, workshop equipment, packaging auxiliaries, and technical tools, ensuring quality and cost optimization.
• Handle contracts for temporary labor and industrial workforce solutions, ensuring skilled labor availability, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency.

Platform-Based Procurement, Digitalization, and Process Automation

• Implement platform-based procurement solutions to enhance supplier collaboration, ensure compliance, and drive cost efficiency across sourcing activities.
• Automate procurement workflows, contract approvals, and payment processes, reducing cycle times and improving operational accuracy.

Supplier Sourcing Strategy

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers while ensuring alignment with business requirements and procurement strategies.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage relationships to assess capabilities, compliance, and long-term performance excellence.
• Utilize eProcurement tools (eRfX, eAuction, eBidding, SAP) and execute competitive sourcing strategies for cost efficiency.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage frame contracts, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and supplier data accuracy.

Optimization, Compliance Performance Management

• Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance supply chain resilience.
• Implement data-driven procurement strategies while mitigating risks and ensuring business continuity.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate policies while aligning sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams, Global Commodity Managers, and peer countries to drive synergies and standardization.
• Measure procurement performance against KPIs, provide reports, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications Experience:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in supply chain management or master s in business administration
• Experience: 8-12 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management .

Skills Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills .
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong business communication (written verbal) and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities .
• Proficiency in procurement tools and software (SAP, eProcurement platforms, contract management tools).