Procurement Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and results-oriented Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across a diversified business environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading commercial negotiations, and ensuring the timely, cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and subcontractors to support multiple business operations and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business and project objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contracting, and purchase order management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate commercial terms to achieve the best value while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and project teams to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely execution.
• Evaluate technical and commercial proposals in line with company policies and project specifications.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement processes.
• Support project bids and tenders by obtaining competitive quotations and sourcing qualified suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly preferred:
• Facilities Management
• Construction
• Infrastructure
• Engineering Services
• Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
• Operation & Maintenance (O&M)
• Manpower & Outsourcing
• Government or Semi-Government Projects
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are considered an advantage.