Assistant Manager – Procurement Intelligence & Operations

Role Summary

The Assistant Manager Procurement Intelligence & Operations overlooks end-to-end procurement while driving data-informed decisions through market analysis and pricing insights.

The role combines operations management team supervision and real-time market advisory to ensure smooth multi-shift workflows optimize costs and guide effective buying decisions in a fast-paced environment acting as a key link between teams management and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Operations & Workflow Management

• Oversee end-to-end procurement workflows across all shifts ensuring timely execution and continuity.
• Manage workload distribution task prioritization and resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs policies and procurement timelines.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks ensuring uninterrupted operations.

2. Market Intelligence & Pricing Optimization

• Monitor market trends price movements and supply-demand dynamics.
• Provide actionable insights on buying decisions (what when and at what price).
• Guide procurement teams on pricing strategies to drive cost efficiency and margin improvement.
• Support development of market tracking tools analytics and dashboards.

3. Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Supervise procurement teams ensuring productivity discipline and KPI alignment.
• Manage attendance leave planning and workforce utilization.
• Provide coaching training and ongoing operational support.
• Address performance gaps team challenges and day-to-day operational issues.

4. Stakeholder Coordination & Escalation Management

• Coordinate with management and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment.
• Act as the key escalation point for operational team and pricing-related issues.
• Resolve workflow disruptions delays and high-priority challenges promptly.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure clear timely communication.

5. Performance Process Improvement & Governance

• Monitor KPIs prepare reports and analyze performance trends to ensure target achievement.
• Drive process improvements standardization and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Support transformation projects restructuring efforts and system enhancements.
• Ensure data accuracy reporting integrity documentation and SOP compliance.

Profile Requirement;

Key Skills & Competencies

• Product Knowledge Market Intelligence & Analytical Thinking
• Team Supervision Performance Management & Stakeholder Management
• Procurement Operations Management Process Improvement & Problem Solving.

Technical Requirements

• To be able to work with ERP systems Inventory Systems etc.
• Advanced Business Analytics Tools (MS Excel Power BI SQL etc.)
• Microsoft 365 (MS Teams MS Planner MS Outlook etc.)

Academic or Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Business Analytics Supply Chain Management Procurement Finance Economics or a related field
• A Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage
• Certifications in data analytics lean management Six Sigma are an advantage

Professional Experience

• 58 years of experience in the related field
• Proven experience in handling end-to-end procurement operations in a fast-paced environment
• Strong exposure to market analysis price tracking and data-driven buying decisions
• Experience in team supervision and cross-functional coordination