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Assistant Manager - Procurement (Advanced Manufacturing)

Assistant Manager - Procurement (Manufacturing)

A well‑established manufacturing organisation is seeking an Assistant Manager - Procurement to support end‑to‑end purchasing operations and ensure uninterrupted supply to production. This role is ideal for a hands‑on procurement professional with strong execution, supplier management, and cost control experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daily purchasing operations including PR review, PO issuance, expediting, and delivery follow‑up
  • Ensure continuity of supply and prevent material shortages in a short lead‑time manufacturing environment
  • Work closely with suppliers to monitor and improve delivery performance, quality, responsiveness, and cost
  • Support price negotiations, cost‑down initiatives, and purchase price variance (PPV) tracking
  • Collaborate with Planning, Production, Warehouse, and Engineering teams to align procurement with demand
  • Support RFQs, sourcing activities, NPI, and BOM changes including alternate part qualification
  • Monitor inventory levels to minimise excess, obsolete stock, and expediting costs
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, approval matrices, and audit requirements
  • Guide and support Buyers / Purchasing Executives in daily execution
  • Act as a backup to the Purchasing Manager when required

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 5-8 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong experience managing suppliers locally and/or internationally
  • Proven exposure to expediting, shortage management, and production support
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or similar)
  • Solid negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on cost, delivery, and performance metrics
  • Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, operationally demanding environment

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to play a critical role in supporting manufacturing continuity
  • Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration and supplier negotiations
  • Career progression within a stable and established organisation
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package