Procurement Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: Procurement Manager

• Job Title: Procurement Manager
• Reporting to: CEO/CFO
• Minimum Qualification: Engineering graduate
• Desired Qualification: MBA (Supply Chain)
• Required experience range: 10 - 12 years.
• Target industry: Logistics/supply chain
• Department: Procurement & Sourcing

Role Objective:

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement operations across ATL, ensuring cost efficiency, process standardization, and compliance with procurement policies. The role will focus on strategic sourcing, vendor management, and driving value across procurement categories while maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

• Develop sourcing strategies across key categories (transportation, manpower, equipment, fuel, and other spends)
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve best value for money
• Drive rate contracts, benchmarking, and cost optimization initiatives
• Track and report savings and procurement efficiencies

2. Procurement Execution

• Manage end-to-end procurement cycle including:
• Requirement understanding
• Vendor sourcing
• RFQ / tendering
• Commercial negotiations
• Contracting and PO issuance
• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with ATL's procurement policy and approval matrix
• Drive consistency and standardization across locations

3. Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors in line with company standards
• Maintain and update a centralized vendor database
• Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews and drive improvements
• Ensure competitive sourcing through multi-vendor approaches

4. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to procurement policy, approval matrix, and contracting guidelines
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all procurement transactions
• Support internal and statutory audits by providing required documentation and clarifications
• Identify and flag any deviations or risks in procurement processes

5. Process Improvement & Digitization

• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes
• Support implementation of digital tools for:
• RFQ management
• Vendor tracking
• Procurement analytics
• Enhance visibility and transparency across procurement activities

6. Risk Management

• Evaluate vendor risks and ensure due diligence during onboarding
• Ensure fair, transparent, and ethical procurement practices
• Monitor dependencies on critical vendors and suggest mitigation strategies

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings and value delivered
• Procurement cycle time
• Vendor performance and reliability
• Compliance with procurement policy and approval processes
• Audit observations and closure timelines
• Vendor base optimization