Job description

• Manage end-to-end operational procurement activities for indirect categories spend, from requirement identification and sourcing through negotiation, purchase order, delivery, and supplier performance management.
• Lead supplier sourcing and identification, supplier qualification, manage RFQ process and benchmarking, and development of competitive supplier pools.
• Manage RFQ processes, including preparation of sourcing documents, evaluation of commercial proposals, bid comparison, clarification with suppliers, and recommendation of suppliers.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, translate them into clear procurement specifications, and execute sourcing activities within agreed timelines.
• Manage the purchase-to-pay procurement process (P2P Process), ensuring purchase requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, supplier confirmations, and deliveries are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain and manage the indirect procurement supplier base, including supplier onboarding, performance reviews, consolidation, and rationalisation where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, sourcing documentation, quotations, supplier information, and procurement reports.

Requirement

• Degree/Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of hands-on procurement and sourcing experience, preferably in indirect procurement.
• Strong experience managing RFQ process, supplier evaluation, and commercial negotiation processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational procurement activities from requisition through PO, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Strong supplier management and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, sourcing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a commercial and cost-conscious mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and procurement/ERP SAP R3 systems.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple sourcing projects, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable dealing directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders, take ownership of assigned spend categories, and operate effectively.