Assistant Procurement Manager

Job Responsibility

• Lead the procurement of materials and services to ensure quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met.

• Develop and improve procurement processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve the best value.

• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing.

• Support supplier evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with company standards.

• Work closely with Planning and Warehouse teams to maintain the right inventory levels.

• Oversee purchase orders from issuance to delivery, ensuring materials arrive on time.

• Follow up with suppliers to prevent material shortages and production delays.

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve procurement efficiency.

• Monitor market trends and material pricing to support strategic sourcing decisions.

• Track procurement KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier documentation.

• Prepare reports on procurement performance, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Ensure suppliers comply with quality standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO standards where applicable.

• Supervise and coach the procurement team to achieve departmental goals.

• Work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales Operations, Warehouse, and Finance teams to support business needs.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent; or minimum 5 years of working experience in technical purchasing field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management abilities.
• Strong analytical mindset with effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Good understanding of supply chain management principles and inventory planning.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100) is highly preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.