Assistant Procurement Manager
Core
Managing end-to-end Direct and Indirect Procurement spending, developing category strategies, and negotiating supplier contracts to optimize costs and secure value.
Role type
Assistant Procurement Manager (Individual Contributor)
Builds
Optimized supplier portfolios and cost-saving initiatives for the chemical industry
Domain
Chemical Industry / Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, spend analysis, supplier relationship management, risk management, compliance governance
Preferred skills
Chemical industry experience, SAP proficiency
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Manage Direct Material spend and supplier allocation; Lead RFP/RFI/RFQ processes and complex supplier 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 Indirect Procurement categories (equipment, MRO, professional services, IT/facility services); Ensure adherence to global procurement policies and local Authority Matrix.