Procurement Manager

Job # ASH-JOB-006

Full-time

Department: Procurement & Supply Chain

Job Description

The Procurement Manager will oversee purchasing activities for engineering, fabrication, and industrial automation projects. The role is responsible for sourcing materials, developing vendor relationships, negotiating commercial terms, controlling procurement costs, and ensuring timely availability of materials and services to meet project schedules and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop procurement plans based on project BOMs, engineering requirements, production schedules, and delivery milestones.
• Source and evaluate vendors for mechanical components, electrical items, automation hardware, fabricated parts, machining, and outsourced services.
• Obtain and compare quotations, evaluate technical and commercial offers, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and warranties.
• Prepare and manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to clarify technical specifications, approved makes, and material requirements before ordering.
• Track purchase orders, supplier commitments, material lead times, deliveries, and pending items.
• Maintain vendor databases, approved supplier lists, historical pricing, and supplier performance records.
• Monitor procurement budgets and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Coordinate material inspection, incoming quality issues, shortages, replacements, and supplier corrective actions.
• Manage supplier relationships and develop alternative sources for critical and long-lead items.
• Coordinate with accounts for invoice verification, payment follow-ups, and reconciliation of purchase records.
• Provide procurement status reports and highlight risks that could affect project execution.

Preferred Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in procurement for engineering, manufacturing, machine building, or industrial automation.
• Understanding of technical BOMs, engineering components, vendor quotations, purchase orders, and commercial negotiations.

Preferred Experience: 5–8 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably with supervisory responsibility.

Key Skills: Vendor development, cost negotiation, procurement planning, supplier management, Excel, ERP/accounting systems, and commercial analysis.