Procurement Section Head

Lead the procurement activities for spare parts, maintenance materials, and other MRO requirements to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.Review and approve Purchase Requisitions (PRs) from Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and other departments, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational priorities.Source qualified local and international suppliers, obtain competitive quotations, conduct commercial evaluations, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.Prepare, review, and issue Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company procurement policies and approval authorities.Monitor the complete procurement cycle from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely receipt of materials and minimizing production downtime.Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure the best commercial terms, improve service levels, and ensure long-term strategic partnerships.Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new vendors to expand the supplier base, reduce supply risks, and improve procurement competitiveness.Continuously optimize procurement costs through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and value engineering while maintaining required quality standards.Reduce procurement lead times through proactive supplier management, demand planning, and continuous process improvement.Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, Warehouse, Finance, and Quality departments to ensure procurement activities support business objectives.Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality compliance, responsiveness, and commercial performance, implementing corrective actions where necessary.Ensure the availability of critical spare parts and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.Manage procurement documentation, supplier contracts, and purchasing records, ensuring accuracy and compliance within the ERP system.Analyze procurement data and prepare periodic reports on cost savings, supplier performance, procurement lead times, and purchasing activities.Ensure full compliance with company procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team to improve performance, operational efficiency, and professional capabilities.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field5 to 7 Years of Experience in ProcurementExperience in FMCG Manufacturing is highly preferred.Strong knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.Strong negotiation, commercial evaluation, and contract management skills.Solid understanding of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle and procurement best practices.Experience in supplier sourcing, vendor qualification, and supplier performance evaluation.Ability to analyze purchasing data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and reduce procurement lead times.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills.Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, and time management skills.High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.Hands-on experience with ERP systems