Procurement manager - manufacturing
about the company
Our clients are established manufacturing organisations across diverse industries including electronics, metal, and chemical. As part of ongoing business growth, several companies are looking to appoint experienced Procurement Managers to lead strategic sourcing and procurement operations within their manufacturing plants.
about the job
You will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials, components, and operational goods while driving cost optimisation, supplier performance, and procurement excellence. These opportunities are available across industries such as electronics manufacturing, metal fabrication, and chemical production.
key responsibilities- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business and production requirements
- Manage sourcing of direct materials, indirect materials, and operational services for manufacturing operations
- Lead supplier identification, qualification, negotiation, and contract management
- Drive cost-saving initiatives, supplier consolidation, and value engineering programs ...
- Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to ensure continuity
- Collaborate closely with production, planning, engineering, quality, and finance teams
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements
- Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members to achieve business objectives
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of procurement experience within manufacturing environments
- Prior experience in one or more sectors such as electronics, metal/steel, or chemical manufacturing
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation
- Proven leadership experience managing procurement teams
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
how to apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. While we receive a high volume of applications and can only contact shortlisted candidates, we value every profile we review.
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