Procurement Manager

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and detail‑oriented Procurement Manager to lead our sourcing activities and strengthen supplier partnerships. The role focuses on cost efficiency, quality standards, and supporting business objectives through effective procurement planning and analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily procurement operations and provide direction to the sourcing team.
• Create and execute sourcing plans that balance cost, quality, and reliability.
• Lead supplier negotiations and finalize agreements that deliver long‑term value.
• Evaluate active contracts to ensure they remain beneficial and compliant.
• Cultivate productive relationships with vendors and identify collaboration opportunities.
• Review purchasing activities for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to standards.
• Identify potential risks in supplier agreements and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track procurement expenditures and recommend cost‑control initiatives.
• Generate insights and reports to support leadership decision‑making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with operational needs.

Required profile

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in sourcing or procurement.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams or projects.
• Familiarity with procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Solid understanding of purchasing processes and contract lifecycle management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data analysis.
• Leadership ability to guide and motivate a team.
• Analytical thinking with attention to detail.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.