Procurement Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations to ensure cost-effective, timely, and quality-driven supply of goods and services. This role plays a critical part in optimizing the supply chain, managing supplier relationships, and supporting business growth through strong commercial and operational execution.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives. 
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to build a competitive and resilient supply base. 
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to achieve cost savings and value creation. 
• Establish and manage Global Framework Agreements (GFAs) and long-term supplier contracts. 
• Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) and drive continuous improvement. 

Procurement Operations

• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, purchase orders, and contract administration. 
• Manage bid tabulations and techno-commercial evaluations to support project and operational requirements. 
• Ensure timely procurement aligned with project schedules and production needs. 
• Maintain accurate procurement data and documentation within ERP systems (e.g., SAP). 

Financial & Cost Management

• Drive cost optimization initiatives and track procurement savings. 
• Manage procurement budgets and support CAPEX planning. 
• Partner with Finance on working capital optimization, and compliance with purchasing policies. 

Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination

• Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize transportation, warehousing, and delivery schedules. 
• Reduce total landed cost through efficient sourcing and logistics strategies. 
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions. 

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards. 
• Develop and enforce procurement procedures, SOPs, and best practices. 
• Ensure vendor compliance with contractual, insurance, and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Project teams to align procurement with business needs. 
• Support engineering changes by evaluating cost and schedule impacts on materials. 
• Provide procurement insights and recommendations to senior leadership. 

 
REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management. 
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management. 
• Experience managing Global Framework Agreements (GFAs) or similar long-term contracts. 
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred). 
• Exposure to international sourcing and global supply chains is highly desirable. 
• Industry experience in EPC, Water, Oil and Gas sector is a plus.
• Experience working on jobs involving Installation and Erection, able to estimate the cost related to construction and fabrication of water treatment packages.
• Ability to work in a high energy, start-up-based environment.
• Assertive, resilient and welcomes change.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Meticulous and results-orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly numerate with the ability to research, assemble, manage and manipulate numerical information.
• Proactively contributes to the team.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.