Assistant Manager Purchase Compliance & PMO

Job Purpose: Support the Senior Manager in managing end-to-end Procurement Compliance, Risk Management, Vendor Governance, Audit Readiness, Reporting & Analytics, and Process/System Improvement to ensure procurement activities remain compliant, controlled, efficient, transparent and aligned with organizational policies and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Procurement Risk Management: Monitor and track existing and emerging Procurement risks end-to-end, including identification, assessment, mitigation, closure, and maintenance of the Procurement Risk Register. Perform data-driven analysis of Procurement transactions and ERP/system controls using tools such as Oracle, SQL and other analytical/database platforms to identify exceptions, unusual patterns, process deviations and potential compliance risks, and support the development of automated compliance monitoring and reporting mechanisms. Compliance Monitoring: Conduct periodic reviews of ongoing and completed procurement projects and assess processes and controls against organizational policies, procedures, governance and strategic requirements.Audit & Rectification Management: Coordinate with Internal Audit, External Auditors, CMCC and CMPak audit teams; conduct pre-audit/self-assessments and ensure timely tracking, implementation and closure of audit observations and rectification plans.Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with Requesting Departments, Finance, IT, ERP and other stakeholders to resolve compliance, process and operational issues and ensure timely execution.Reporting & Management Support: Prepare regular Procurement risk, compliance, audit and project reports, dashboards, management presentations, business cases and analytical reports to support decision-making. Weekly and monthly compliance report submission to management.Data Analytics & Insights: Analyze Procurement data to identify trends, recurring issues, control gaps and improvement opportunities, and develop data-driven tools and dashboards for enhanced visibility and decision-making.Policies, Controls & Governance: Support development and implementation of Procurement policies, procedures, guidelines and preventive/corrective controls, and monitor their effectiveness to strengthen governance and accountability.Training & Compliance Culture: Conduct training and awareness sessions for internal and external stakeholders on Procurement policies, processes, risks and controls, promoting compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.Digital Transformation & Automation: Coordinate with ERP/IT teams on system optimization, automation and digital transformation, including requirement gathering, process mapping, testing/UAT, implementation and system control enhancements.Process Improvement & Innovation: Identify and implement opportunities to improve Procurement efficiency, transparency, compliance and governance through benchmarking, innovative technology-enabled solutions, and continuous monitoring of implemented controls.Eligibility Criteria (Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills):Education: Must have a Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Information Systems or related field / other relevant professional qualification in Audit, Risk, Compliance or Assurance will be preferred. CIA, CRMA and CFE certifications will be an added advantage. Work Experience: Up to 4–6 years of relevant experience is required.Skills – Job Specific:Strong knowledge of Procurement policies, processes, controls and compliance requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong report-writing and presentation skills. Strong functional knowledge of Oracle ERP and Procurement-related modules. Ability to work effectively with ERP/IT development teams for system enhancement and automation. Understanding of accounting, finance and financial statements. Vendor management and stakeholder management skills. Ability to analyze procurement data and identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under strict deadlines. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.Strong knowledge of IT systems, databases, Oracle/SQL and data analytics is required; programming/automation skills will be preferred.