Assistant Manager - Procurement (Defense)

Job Function

Procurement

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager - Procurement is responsible for developing the organisation's procurement strategies, targets, and supplier selection processes in line with the overall business objectives. He/she manages forecasting, material planning and procurement strategies in line with regulatory requirements, company’s ESG guidelines and policies while effectively anticipating and translating customer requirements into prioritized day-to-day targets. In addition, he recommends the department's budgeting and finances to drive resource and cost effectiveness. He/she also formulates continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes and workflow. He/she will lead the implementation of technologies and leverage on data analytics to enable efficient green procurement operations.

Adept at problem solving and communication, he manages customer and supplier relationships and resolves disputes. The Assistant Manager - Procurement coordinates teams and resources across departments to deliver optimal business performance against key performance indicators. A strong leader, he/she also provides training and performance appraisals to uplift staff capabilities and performance.

Job Responsibilities/Key Tasks(External)

• Develop procurement implementation plans (including strategic sustainable sourcing plans) to ensure alignment with overall green procurement strategies. 
• Manage working level relationships with organisational network and external vendors in accordance with both internal and external procurement guidelines. 
• Implement procurement technology roadmap to automate routine and manual processes based on company’s ESG guidelines and policies. 
• Develop selection processes and evaluation criteria to govern suppliers as part of company’s supply chain operations. 
• Guide the preparation, review and approval of tenders publishing based on company’s ESG guidelines and policies. 
• Recommend inventory needs by engaging key users/clients to understand customers. requirements. 
• Review inventory planning, tracking and scheduling of stock movements and replenishment of inventory levels to ensure optimal inventory holdings as part of company’s supply chain operations. 
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality of products received, on-time delivery and supply risk 
• Review organisational responses to address customer dissatisfaction of products and service standards viz customers performance review in support of company’s supply chain operations. 
• Manage customer relationship management programmes based on company’s ESG policies (sustainable procurement policies etc) in support of company’s supply chain operations. 
• Implement technology and data analytics plans to generate performance insights and support strategic decision making. 
• Evaluate new technologies and latest market trends to improve productivity and innovation. 
• Provide on-the-job training and performance evaluation for staff against Key Performance Indicators  
• Support risk management and risk assessment activities to ensure compliance with risk and regulatory requirements. 
• Enforce compliance strategies with internal stakeholders to achieve acceptable level of internal compliance and industry standards. 
• Check that electronic and hardcopy documents are organised and managed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and requirements. 

Job Requirements

• Proficient in use of MS Office Applications / Microsoft Power Platform Applications
• Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage

Professional Qualifications & Relevant Experience

• Degree / Diploma in Procurement / Logistics / Supply Chain or equivalent certifications 

• Min. 5-8 years of relevant working experience in procurement or purchasing will be preferred.