Manager – Corporate Procurement

Manager – Corporate Procurement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 7-12 years of experience in corporate procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and strategic sourcing expertise for corporate procurement.
• Deep knowledge of procurement governance, contract management, and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, financial acumen, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and change management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value procurement projects in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate procurement strategies to support business growth and cost optimization.
• Align procurement policies with corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing principles.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement efficiency.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships to ensure long-term value creation and risk mitigation.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage key corporate suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and innovation.
• Lead contract negotiations for large-scale corporate procurement agreements.
• Develop supplier performance metrics and conduct regular assessments to ensure service-level adherence.
• Implement supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives in alignment with corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Implement standardized procurement policies and guidelines across all business units.
• Work with legal teams to review, draft, and manage contracts, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance.
• Conduct audits and enforce corporate procurement controls to prevent fraud and policy violations.
• Develop and oversee procurement budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Identify risks related to supply chain disruptions, geopolitical factors, and regulatory changes.
• Implement risk management strategies, including supplier contingency planning.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost savings, procurement cycle times, and compliance adherence.
• Partner with executive leadership, finance, and operations to align procurement strategies with corporate goals.
• Provide procurement insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making.
• Lead procurement training programs to educate internal stakeholders on best practices and compliance requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement trends, market conditions, and emerging risks.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.