Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Sourcing
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Manage procurement of indirect goods and services such as:
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Office supplies
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IT equipment and software
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Facility management services
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Marketing & advertising services
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Travel and logistics services
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Identify and evaluate potential vendors.
2. Vendor Management
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Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.
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Conduct vendor performance evaluations.
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Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service-level agreements.
3. Cost Optimization
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Identify cost-saving opportunities.
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Conduct market analysis and benchmarking.
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Implement procurement strategies to reduce overall costs.
4. Purchase Order Management
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Create and process Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO).
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Track order status and ensure timely delivery.
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Ensure compliance with procurement policies.
5. Contract Management
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Review and manage contracts with service providers.
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Ensure compliance with legal and company policies.
6. Coordination
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Work with internal departments such as:
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Finance
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HR
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IT
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Admin
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Marketing
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Understand their procurement requirements.
7. Reporting & Documentation
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Maintain procurement records.
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Prepare reports on spending, supplier performance, and savings.
Required Skills
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Vendor negotiation
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Cost analysis
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Contract management
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Procurement software / ERP (e.g., SAP ERP, Oracle Procurement Cloud)
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Analytical and communication skills
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Knowledge of supply chain processes
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Commerce
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2–8 years of experience in procurement or sourcing
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Experience in indirect procurement preferred
KPIs (Performance Metrics)
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Cost savings achieved
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Vendor performance
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Purchase cycle time
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Compliance with procurement policies
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Budget adherence
💡 Example of Indirect Purchases:
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Office furniture
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IT laptops and software licenses
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Housekeeping services
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Marketing agency payments
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Travel bookings
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