Procurement Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement / purchasing strategies aligned with company goals (cost reduction, quality, delivery timelines etc.).
  
• Identify, evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers; maintain and update supplier database.
  
• Negotiate contracts, prices, purchase terms & delivery schedules with suppliers and vendors.
  
• Issue, monitor, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) from requisition to delivery.
  
• Ensure materials / goods procured meet quality and specification requirements. Coordinate with quality control / technical teams where required.
  
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid stockouts or excess. Coordinate with inventory / stores / operations team.
  
• Evaluate supplier performance regularly (on quality, cost, timely delivery etc.) and take corrective actions.
  
• Analyze market trends and pricing to allow forecasting & budget planning.
  
• Maintain accurate purchase records, contracts, documentation, supplier correspondence.
  
• Work with finance to ensure timely payments, reconcile invoices vs POs, and manage cost variances.
  
• Identify costsaving opportunities (bulk purchases, longterm contracts, alternative sourcing etc.).
  
• Implement and oversee procurement policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure compliance (internal policies, legal, regulatory).
  
• Lead, mentor and manage the purchasing team; provide training, set KPIs, monitor performance.
  
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g. engineering / projects / site operations / contracts) to understand material / goods requirements accurately and ensure procurement supports project schedules.
  
• Use/digitalize procurement tools, ERP systems, reports & dashboards to track procurement performance (cost, delivery, quality etc.).
  

Preferred candidate profile

Building Materials and Residential projects