Procurement Manager (HVAC/Industrial/Metal)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure the timely sourcing of raw materials, production components, machinery, and indirect purchases while optimizing cost, quality, and lead times.
  
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, tender management, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.
  
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
  

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers to ensure reliable supply, competitive pricing, and consistent product quality.
  
• Conduct supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and risk assessments to improve supplier performance and mitigate supply chain risks.
  
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, service agreements, and long-term supply contracts.
  

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

• Work closely with Planning, Production, Warehouse, and Engineering teams to ensure procurement activities align with production schedules and inventory requirements.
  
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to prevent production disruptions while optimizing inventory carrying costs.
  
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and efficient inventory management.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations, Finance, and R&D teams to support new product introductions, supplier qualifications, and material approvals.
  
• Support manufacturing operations by ensuring critical materials and equipment are available according to project timelines.
  
• Provide procurement expertise during product development, supplier selection, and technical evaluations.
  

Procurement Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintain procurement policies, SOPs, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and governance.
  
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Monitor procurement documentation, contracts, and purchasing records to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
  

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze procurement KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, purchase price variance, inventory turnover, and on-time delivery.
  
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and strategic recommendations for senior management.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, operational efficiency, and supplier performance.
  

Requirements

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum 8-10 years of procurement or sourcing experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role, preferably within the manufacturing, engineering, metal fabrication, industrial equipment, or related industries.
  
• Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement operations and supplier relationships across local and international markets.
  
• Experience sourcing raw materials, fabricated components, industrial equipment, or engineering-related products will be highly advantageous.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and procurement best practices.
  
• Excellent commercial acumen with a proven ability to negotiate favorable pricing and commercial terms.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate procurement data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  
• Good understanding of inventory management, production planning, and supply chain operations.
  
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
  
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing procurement teams.
  
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability in managing supplier relationships and procurement activities.