Role Purpose:
Execute and manage the end-to-end direct procurement operation cycle for raw materials, packaging, and production inputs, ensuring timely supply at optimal cost and quality. The role is responsible for supporting the Procurement Manager in all the procurement operations, supplier coordination, purchase order processing, operations negotiation, and compliance with company policies, delegation of authority (DOA), and applicable regulations within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
Core Responsibilities:
1- Direct Material Purchasing & PO Managemen
- tProcess purchase requisitions (PRs) and convert to purchase orders (POs) within defined SLA timeline
- sObtain and compare/ validate supplier quotations from the strategic sourcing team, specifications, lead times, and payment terms
- .Place and follow up on purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and procurement operation inputs to ensure on time deliver
y
2- Supplier Coordination & Records Manageme
- ntEvaluate existing suppliers based on price, quality, capacity, reliability, and compliance criter
- iaMaintain day-to-day communication with assigned suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, and invoicing issu
- esMaintain and regularly update the approved supplier list (ASL) and supplier master data in Orac
- leEscalate supplier performance issues to the Procurement Manager for corrective acti
on
3- Governance, Compliance &
- DOAEnsure all procurement activities comply with company procurement policy, DOA, and S
- OPsMaintain complete and audit-ready procurement documentation (quotation comparisons, approval records, contrac
- ts)Coordinate settlement with Finance within agreed payment te
- rmsOperate within the ERP system (Oracle) for all transactional procurement activit
ies
4- Reporting & Analy
- ticsPrepare periodic procurement reports: PO/PR compliance, KPI tracking, spend analysis, fulfillment rates, and importation st
- atusTrack Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and flag deviations for management re
- viewSupport the Procurement Manager with data compilation and reporting for management rev
iews
Qualificat
- ions:Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or equiv
- alent4–5 years of relevant experience in direct procurement within FMCG, food manufacturing, or related indus
- triesHands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle prefe
- rred)Experience in raw material and packaging sourcing for food / FMCG produ
- ctionUnderstanding of procurement best practices, supply chain operations, and vendor manage
- ment.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis and visualization
- toolsAdvanced level of English profic
iency
