Key Responsibilities

Category Management & Sourcing

• Manage assigned low-value, repeat spend categories within IT
• Conduct competitive sourcing and negotiation to achieve best value while maintaining supplier reliability and service quality.
• Develop and maintain category strategies for assigned spend areas to support organizational cost reduction and efficiency goals.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and standardization.

Procurement Operations

• Execute purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with company policy and DOA.
• Monitor purchase order status, and delivery performance ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal controls, compliance standards, and audit requirements.
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives to reduce administrative workload and cycle time.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key contact point for internal stakeholders for assigned spend categories.
• Foster strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent service levels and performance.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and manage supplier performance reviews for low-value spend areas.

Data, Reporting & Analysis

• Analyse category spend to identify trends, savings opportunities, and compliance gaps.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards for management on spend performance and process efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of procurement performance metrics and category management tools.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in category management or operational buying.
• Certifications: CIPS, CPSM, CPP, CPPM or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of ERP procurement modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and data analysis tools.
• Understanding of procurement best practices.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Commitment to process improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently within a structured, fast-paced environment.