Procurement Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: Procurement Manager

• Job Title: Procurement Manager
• Reporting to: CEO/CFO
• Minimum Qualification: Engineering graduate
• Desired Qualification: MBA (Supply Chain)
• Required experience range: 10 - 12 years.
• Target industry: Logistics/supply chain
• Department: Procurement & Sourcing

Role Objective:

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement operations across ATL, ensuring cost efficiency, process standardization, and compliance with procurement policies . The role will focus on strategic sourcing, vendor management, and driving value across procurement categories while maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

• Develop sourcing strategies across key categories (transportation, manpower, equipment, fuel, and other spends)
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve best value for money
• Drive rate contracts, benchmarking, and cost optimization initiatives
• Track and report savings and procurement efficiencies

2. Procurement Execution

• Manage end-to-end procurement cycle including:
• Requirement understanding
• Vendor sourcing
• RFQ / tendering
• Commercial negotiations
• Contracting and PO issuance
• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with ATL’s procurement policy and approval matrix
• Drive consistency and standardization across locations

3. Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors in line with company standards
• Maintain and update a centralized vendor database
• Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews and drive improvements
• Ensure competitive sourcing through multi-vendor approaches

4. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to procurement policy, approval matrix, and contracting guidelines
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all procurement transactions
• Support internal and statutory audits by providing required documentation and clarifications
• Identify and flag any deviations or risks in procurement processes

5. Process Improvement & Digitization

• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes
• Support implementation of digital tools for:
• RFQ management
• Vendor tracking
• Procurement analytics
• Enhance visibility and transparency across procurement activities

6. Risk Management

• Evaluate vendor risks and ensure due diligence during onboarding
• Ensure fair, transparent, and ethical procurement practices
• Monitor dependencies on critical vendors and suggest mitigation strategies

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings and value delivered
• Procurement cycle time
• Vendor performance and reliability
• Compliance with procurement policy and approval processes
• Audit observations and closure timelines
• Vendor base optimization