Procurement

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Deputy – Procurement to manage procurement activities, ensure timely material availability, optimize purchasing costs, and maintain supplier performance. The role requires hands-on experience in manufacturing procurement, supplier coordination, purchase order management, commercial negotiations, and SAP-based procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• •Manage purchase requisition (PR) to purchase order (PO) conversion and track pending procurement activities.
• •Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, components, and critical items.
• •Obtain and evaluate quotations, compare prices, and support commercial negotiations on cost, MOQ, lead time, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• •Monitor overdue purchase orders, supplier commitments, material shortages, and procurement risks.
• •Coordinate with PPC, Stores, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to ensure material availability and resolve procurement issues.
• •Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery (OTD), and support supplier development and alternate sourcing initiatives.
• •Use SAP S/4HANA to track PRs, POs, material requirements, and procurement status.
• •Analyse procurement data, purchase price variance, and supplier performance metrics.
• •Escalate material availability risks that may impact production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

Required Skills

• •Manufacturing Procurement and Purchase Management
• •Supplier Management and Vendor Development
• •Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) Management
• •Commercial Negotiation and Cost Analysis
• •Material Planning and Shortage Management
• •SAP S/4HANA, PR/PO Tracking, and MRP Knowledge
• •Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) Monitoring
• •Advanced MS Excel, Data Analysis, and Procurement Reporting
• •Strong communication, analytical, negotiation, and coordination skills

Educational Qualification

Graduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline. MBA or a relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• •2–4 years of experience in procurement or purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• •Experience in sourcing raw materials, electronic components, electrical components, or mechanical parts is preferred.
• •Hands-on experience in supplier follow-up, purchase order management, commercial negotiations, and SAP-based procurement processes.