ASSISTANT MANAGER PROCUREMENT

The Assistant Manager – Procurement is responsible for managing the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role oversees strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, purchase order management, invoice reconciliation, and payment coordination to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers through a structured vendor qualification process.· Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service-level agreements.· Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.· Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations.· Manage the complete P2P process from purchase requisition to supplier payment.· Ensure timely issuance of purchase orders and order acknowledgements.· Monitor supplier delivery performance and expedite critical orders.· Coordinate with stores and user departments to ensure timely Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs).· Coordinate with Finance/Accounts Payable to ensure timely invoice verification and vendor payments.· Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships.· Conduct supplier performance evaluations using KPIs such as quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance.· Maintain approved vendor lists and supplier master data.· Prepare, review, and administer supplier contracts and purchase agreements.· Maintain complete procurement records for internal and external audits.· Support implementation of procurement controls and risk mitigation measures.· Prepare procurement dashboards and management reports.· Analyze procurement spend, supplier performance, savings, and purchasing trends.Qualifications· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.· Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or equivalent are preferred.Experience· 4–6 years of procurement experience, including hands-on management of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle.· Experience with ERP procurement modules and Accounts Payable coordination.· Experience in supplier negotiations, sourcing, and contract management. please send your resume at jobs@akhuwat.org.pk not later than November 02, 2026.