Job Role
The Senior Procurement Executive leads and optimizes the end-to-end procurement function for the company, owning supplier strategy, contract management, cost & risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across local and international sourcing. This role manages high-value/complex purchases, mentors the procurement team, liaises with operations and projects (HVAC, plumbing, fire fighting, oil-field accessories), and ensures compliance with regulatory, customs, and insurance requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Strategy & Sourcing
- Develop and execute procurement strategy aligned with business plans, forecasting, and CAPEX/OPEX budgets.
- Lead supplier identification, qualification, performance management, and development (including technical approvals, MTC review, and third-party inspections).
- Negotiate complex commercial terms, master agreements, frame contracts, and favorable payment/delivery terms with local and international suppliers.
- Drive cost-reduction and value-creation initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and total cost of ownership analysis.
2. Operational Procurement
- Approve and/or review high-value RFQs, Purchase Orders (POs), and contract documents; ensure PO accuracy and contract compliance.
- Lead local procurement of assets and services when required; define thresholds for local vs international sourcing.
- Maintain and improve procurement controls, vendor due diligence (KYS/KYC), and compliance with company policy and relevant regulations.
3. Logistics, Customs & Insurance
- Oversee logistics strategy (FOB/CIF decisions), carrier/freight forwarder selection, insurance placement, and claims handling for international shipments.
- Ensure timely customs clearance and coordinate with clearing agents for PAI/CITRA or other authority approvals.
4. Inventory & Quality Management
- Own inventory policy settings (reorder points, safety stock), lead time optimization, and replenishment strategy with warehouse & operations.
- Manage supplier risk (financial, delivery, quality) and maintain supplier contingency plans to avoid stockouts.
- Supervise quality control processes for inbound materials; manage claims, surveys, repair quotations, and insurance recoveries.
5. Leadership & Coordination
- Mentor and train junior procurement staff; define Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and improve processes in ERP.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with Accounts, Warehouse, Operations, Projects, and IT.