Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities: P2P Strategy, Governance & Compliance Develop and implement strategies for negotiating materials, goods and services agreement, cost reduction, supplier consolidation, quality improvements and process efficiencies. Develop and implement procurement plans and strategies to support forecasted needs for materials, goods and services Develop and implement P2P policies, controls, and process standards aligned with Finance and Supply Chain governance frameworks. Ensure strict compliance with the Manual of Authority, procurement policies, and audit requirements. Establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal teams and shared services to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and transparency in P2P operations. Monitor key compliance metrics and lead corrective actions to mitigate process gaps and financial risks. Maintain vendor master data integrity and enforce onboarding requirements (KYV, bank validation, statutory documents). Participate and contribute to continual cost reduction efforts, quality and health/safety requirements including but not limited to tender processing and negotiations. Process Optimization & ERP Enablement Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the P2P cycle using data insights, automation, and best practices. Serve as P2P functional lead for ERP configuration, enhancements, testing, and user support. Drive digitization initiatives such as e-invoicing, document management, and workflow automation. Coordinate with IT, Fin