Associate Procurement Manager

Associate Manager - Procurement

Experience: 6 - 8 Years
Industry: Real Estate / Construction / Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Latinem is looking for an experienced Associate Manager - Procurement to manage end-to-end procurement activities for consultancy services, construction works, and project-related procurement requirements. The role will support Australia-based project teams in vendor selection, tender management, contract administration, commercial evaluations, and SAP procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle from sourcing to consultant/vendor appointment.
• Prepare RFPs, tender documents, scopes of work, and procurement schedules.
• Coordinate tendering activities, vendor communications, and commercial evaluations.
• Analyze quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare comparative statements, evaluation reports, and recommendation notes.
• Handle Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Purchase Orders (POs), and vendor registration in SAP.
• Support preparation, review, and execution of consultancy agreements and contracts.
• Monitor procurement budgets, cost variances, and procurement savings.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with project, design, finance, legal, and construction teams for procurement activities.
• Maintain procurement records, reports, trackers, and audit documentation.

Required Skills :

• Procurement & Vendor Management
• Tendering & Contract Administration
• Commercial Evaluation & Cost Analysis
• SAP Procurement / ERP Systems
• Construction Procurement
• Consultancy & Subcontractor Management
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Supplier Negotiation
• Contract Compliance & Risk Management
• Advanced MS Excel

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in Construction, Real Estate, or Infrastructure Procurement.
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience handling procurement of construction services, works, and materials.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience in large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership with AIQS, RICS, or similar professional body will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to international construction projects and procurement practices.