About the job
Job Purpose
The Indirect Material Senior Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for indirect materials, services, and capital expenditure requirements. The role ensures timely sourcing, supplier optimization, cost efficiency, and compliance with procurement policies while supporting operational continuity and business objectives.
Key Responsibiliti
esStrategic Sourcing & Procureme
- ntManage the complete procurement cycle for indirect materials, services, and CAPEX requirement
- s.Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned procurement categorie
- s.Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify competitive sourcing opportunitie
- s.Lead RFQs, RFPs, tenders, and supplier evaluation processe
- s.Identify and implement cost reduction and value engineering initiative
- s.Ensure procurement activities align with business objectives and operational requirement
- s.Support annual procurement planning and category management activitie
s. Indirect Materials & Services Procurem
entManage procurement activities related
- to:MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) materia
- ls.Industrial consumabl
- es.Safety and PPE requiremen
- ts.Facility management servic
- es.Transportation and logistics servic
- es.Utilities and operational servic
- es.IT equipment and software procureme
- nt.Office supplies and administrative purchas
- es.Professional and consultancy servic
- es.Capital expenditure projects (CAPE
- X).Machinery spare parts and maintenance contrac
ts. Supplier Manage
- mentDevelop and maintain strong relationships with approved suppli
- ers.Conduct supplier qualification, evaluation, and performance assessme
- nts.Monitor supplier KPIs including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiven
- ess.Lead supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement progr
- ams.Identify alternative suppliers to mitigate procurement ri
- sks.Manage supplier disputes and performance iss
ues. Commercial Negotiation & Contract Manag
- ementLead commercial negotiations to secure optimal pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service le
- vels.Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts and service agreem
- ents.Ensure contractual compliance and risk mitiga
- tion.Support legal and finance teams during contract reviews and appro
- vals.Monitor contract utilization and renewal requirem
ents. Cost Control & Savings Initi
- ativesIdentify and execute cost-saving projects across indirect spend categ
- ories.Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) ana
- lysis.Analyze spending patterns and procurement t
- rends.Develop procurement reports highlighting savings achievements and procurement perfor
- mance.Drive procurement efficiency and spend optimization initia
tives. ERP & Procurement
- SystemsProcess purchase requisitions and purchase orders through ERP s
- ystems.Ensure accurate procurement documentation and r
- ecords.Maintain supplier master data and procurement dat
- abases.Monitor procurement workflows and approval
- cycles.Generate procurement reports and spend analysis dash
boards. Cross-Functional Colla
- borationPartner with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Finance, HR, IT, Administration, and Supply Chai
- n teams.Understand stakeholder requirements and translate them into procurement str
- ategies.Support operational teams in urgent procurement requi
- rements.Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement init
iatives. Compliance & G
- overnanceEnsure compliance with company procurement policies and pr
- ocedures.Maintain procurement transparency and ethical sourcing p
- ractices.Support internal and external audit requ
- irements.Ensure proper documentation and procurement governance s
- tandards.Monitor supplier compliance with contractual and regulatory requ
irements. Qual
- ificationsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a rela
- ted field.Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or PMP are considered a strong
advantage.
- Experience5–8 years of experience in Procurement or Strategi
- c Sourcing.Minimum 3 years managing indirect procurement
- categories.Experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, construction materials, FMCG, or multinational organizations is highly
- preferred.Proven experience in supplier negotiations and contract
- management.Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Microsof
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