Procurement Manager (EPC)

As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for developing, leading, and executing purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes. Your key responsibilities will include: - Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals with optimal terms - Forecasting price and market trends to identify changes in buyer-supplier power - Performing cost and scenario analysis, as well as benchmarking - Developing, improving, and implementing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures, including online systems - Working closely with the sales team on new proposals - Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness - Partnering with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation - Seeking and partnering with reliable vendors and suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability - Determining quantity and timing of deliveries - Preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment - Controlling purchasing department budgets - Interviewing and hiring staff, and overseeing staff training - Reviewing POs/Contracts for conformance to company policy - Resolving vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers - Reviewing, evaluating, and approving specifications for issuing and awarding bids - Arranging for disposal of surplus materials Educational Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or BE/MBA in Materials Management/Supply Chain Management - Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel - Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills - Self-directed with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management - Excellent verbal and written communication skills Work Experience: - 10 to 15 years of previous experience - Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail,