Assistant Procurement Manager
Core
Manage end-to-end direct and indirect procurement strategies to optimize spend, drive cost savings, and secure supplier value for a specialty chemicals company.
Role type
Assistant Procurement Manager (Individual Contributor)
Builds
Strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiated contracts, and supplier improvement programs
Domain
Chemicals / Construction Materials / Industrial Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, spend analysis, risk management, compliance governance
Preferred skills
Chemical industry experience, SAP proficiency
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft PowerBI
Responsibilities
Manage direct material spend and supplier allocation; lead RFP/RFI/RFQ processes and complex negotiations; identify and deliver structural cost-saving initiatives; conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations; prepare procurement performance reports and market analysis; collaborate with legal/compliance teams on vendor contracts; manage key indirect categories (equipment, MRO, professional services, IT/facility services).
