Senior Procurement Manager

Job Description:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end procurement functions across the organization.
• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement and strategic sourcing strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and deliver measurable cost-saving targets.
• Establish, implement, and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supplier and supply chain risks.
• Lead vendor selection, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term value, quality, and service reliability.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and continuously improve procurement processes and cycle times.
• Align procurement planning with budget availability and cash flow management.
• Manage procurement expenditure with strong financial discipline and support forecasting activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Legal, and other departments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Provide strategic procurement insights and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 812 years of progressive experience in procurement, finance, or business support roles.
• Proven experience in a senior managerial or leadership role overseeing organization-wide procurement functions.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Solid understanding of procurement governance, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and perform effectively under pressure.