Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to manage  Low Dollar spend categories  and act as a  generalist buyer  across multiple sourcing categories. The ideal candidate will have  6-10 years of experience  in procurement and sourcing, preferably in a  global setup , with exposure to diverse categories and strong stakeholder management skills. This role requires agility, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver cost efficiencies while maintaining compliance and service quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Management & Sourcing   Manage procurement for low-dollar spend categories across multiple business units.
Execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as office supplies, IT peripherals, professional services, and miscellaneous spend.

Global Procurement Operations   Work within global procurement frameworks to ensure compliance and alignment with corporate policies.
Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.

Vendor Management   Identify, onboard, and manage suppliers for low-value categories.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve cost savings and value optimization.

Process Optimization   Drive efficiency in procurement processes for low-dollar transactions.
Ensure timely purchase order creation, contract execution, and supplier performance monitoring.

Stakeholder Engagement   Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
Act as a trusted advisor for business units on sourcing best practices.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field MBA preferred.

Experience:

9-14 years in procurement/sourcing with exposure to multiple categories global experience preferred.
Technical

Skills:

Familiarity with procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa).
Strong understanding of sourcing processes and compliance requirements.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple categories and priorities simultaneously.
Detail-oriented with a focus on cost optimization and compliance.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Cost Savings:  Achieve targeted savings on low-dollar spend categories.
Compliance:  100% adherence to procurement policies and audit requirements.
Cycle Time:  Reduction in purchase order and sourcing cycle time.
Supplier Performance:  Maintain high vendor performance ratings.
Stakeholder Satisfaction:  Positive feedback from internal customers.
Performance Metrics:
Annual cost savings target (e.g., 5-8% of managed spend).
100% compliance with governance and audit standards.
Reduction in sourcing cycle time by 10-15%.
Supplier performance rating above 90%.
Stakeholder engagement score above 4.5/5.

Additional Information       Our Benefits
Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
Linked In Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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