Assistant Manager Purchase

• Execute sourcing strategies for assigned direct (raw materials, components, engineering items) and indirect (IT, services, MRO, facilities, professional services) categories
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluation, techno-commercial comparisons, and negotiations
• Deliver annual cost savings and value engineering initiatives
• Support category managers in implementing global sourcing strategies
• Manage PR-to-PO cycle efficiently, ensuring compliance with procurement policies
• Improve service metrics such as PR–PO Turnaround Time and PO–GR cycle time
• Ensure accurate documentation and system updates in ERP
• Resolve invoice, delivery, and supplier performance issues proactively
• Identify and onboard qualified suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service level agreements
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and scorecards
• Support risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Analyze spend data to identify consolidation and cost optimization opportunities
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Prepare procurement dashboards and MIS reports
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and approval workflows
• Embed sustainability and compliance considerations in sourcing decisions
• Support audit requirements and documentation readiness

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• 6–10 years of experience in procurement / sourcing
• Exposure to both direct and indirect procurement categories preferred
• Experience in multinational / manufacturing / engineering / services environment preferred
• Hands-on experience in RFx processes and contract negotiations
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Ability to work in an international team environment
• Strong autonomy and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation and commercial evaluation skills
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret spend data
• High ownership and accountability in an individual contributor role
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Process-oriented with focus on compliance and efficiency
• Proactive, self-driven, and result-focused approach

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