Procurement Manager

The Opportunity

Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including: Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.). Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.) Procurement processes include: Product/Service Sourcing. Supplier Selection. Pricing/Terms Negotiation. Order Processing. Contract Administration. Supplier Performance Management. May include Strategic Sourcing A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

How you’ll make an impact

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies that align seamlessly with common goal of organization. Implement procurement systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of the supply chain. Assess and mitigate risks within the supply chain, including identifying potential disruptions and implementing contingency plans.
• Supervise a team and oversee all procurement activities, ensuring they are appropriately regulated and in line with set rules, regulations and policies.
• Coordination with cross functionals regarding procurement activities in line with production plan and overseeing the procurement process from order placement to delivery.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of an organization’s purchasing operations.
• Ensuring on time quality material availability inline with production plan & project timeline
• Setting the buying strategy for the team along with objectives and KPIs.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Work with team to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Conduct daily progress reviews of work and delivery status of materials to establish delivery schedules / project timelines.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure that incoming materials meet quality standards
• Oversee the billing process for all procured items, ensuring accurate and timely payments
• Communicate effectively with internal departments to understand their procurement needs
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A Bachelor/Master’s degree in Engineering with relevant years of professional work experience
• Sound interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of SAP MM.
• Well versed with MS Office. Basic knowledge of engineering drawing.
• Skilled in High voltage testing, partial discharge testing, Mechanical endurance test of Switchgear product.
• Experience in GIS & DTB testing will be an added advantage.
• Should have adequate knowledge of functional and interlock verification in low voltage or local control cubicle.
• Quick learner with interest in and ability to master new technologies. Knowledge of basic SAP
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required