Procurement Manager - #1106242

Job Description & Requirements

About the Role
We are seeking a mature, stable, and highly skilled Corporate Procurement Manager to lead and optimise procurement operations across our subsidiaries. This is a strategic leadership position responsible for driving cost efficiency, ensuring compliance, strengthening supplier relationships, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet project and operational requirements in both mechanical and electrical engineering sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the procurement function at the corporate level for our subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with each company's policies and business objectives.

• Provide strategic direction and guidance to procurement teams to ensure compliance with procurement policies, ISO standards, and best practices.

• Evaluate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) from project and site teams, ensuring technical specifications, cost-effectiveness, and delivery requirements are met.

• Source, compare, and negotiate with vendors to secure optimal pricing, lead time, quality, and commercial terms.

• Build, expand, and maintain a robust supplier network for mechanical and electrical engineering products, equipment, and services.

• Conduct market analysis, supplier evaluations, and identify alternative vendors to ensure supply chain resilience.

• Oversee the preparation, issuance, and accuracy of Purchase Orders (POs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), and related procurement documentation.

• Monitor and control purchasing budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve cash flow through effective procurement planning.

• Manage all shipping and logistics arrangements — including import/export documentation, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and delivery scheduling — to ensure on-time and cost-efficient project execution.

• Consolidate group purchasing requirements to leverage economies of scale and improve efficiency.

• Ensure accurate matching of PO, Delivery Order, and Invoice, and timely submission to Finance.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior management on procurement strategies, project forecasts, and operational needs.

• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and strengthen supplier partnerships.

• Prepare and submit regular procurement and inventory reports to management and finance teams.

• Manage shipment and logistics documentation for timely delivery of goods.

• Perform other procurement-related tasks as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Proven experience (min. 8–10 years) in procurement management, preferably in mechanical and/or electrical engineering industries.

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier relationship management skills.

• Mature, stable, and decisive leader with a strategic mindset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of procurement policies, ISO documentation standards, and budget management.

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and deliver results within deadlines.