Procurement Manager

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager leads sourcing and procurement activities to secure goods and services timely, cost-effectively, and compliantly. This role drives supplier management, contract governance, cost control, and risk mitigation to meet business needs and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement for assigned categories, projects, or operational needs to ensure timely and compliant delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements, specifications, budgets, and delivery timelines.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers and service providers to build a reliable supplier base.
• Conduct requests for quotation, tenders, bid evaluations, price benchmarking, and commercial analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, service levels, warranties, and liabilities to secure optimal commercial agreements.
• Prepare, review, renew, and administer contracts, framework agreements, confidentiality agreements, and related procurement documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality standards, pricing, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Resolve procurement issues including delays, discrepancies, claims, and supplier performance concerns to maintain supply chain continuity.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier data, pricing information, contracts, and savings documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
• Analyze spend patterns, demand forecasts, market trends, supplier capabilities, and commercial risks to inform category and sourcing strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain management, business, engineering, or related fields.
• Recognised procurement qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in global procurement, sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, or related commercial functions.
• Good knowledge of marine machinery, equipment, spare parts, and engineering services.
• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI and procurement systems such as SAP or Coupa is desirable.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Commercially aware, organised, adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities with integrity.