Sr. Executive – Procurement

Role Summary:   

Sr. Executive – Procurement is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities related to engineering spare parts, technical services, facility requirements, and consumables. The role ensures procurement activities are aligned with operational requirements, approved budgets, technical specifications, and internal procurement governance while supporting business continuity through effective MRO procurement management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete procurement cycle from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO), delivery, and Goods Receipt (GR).

• Ensure timely availability of engineering spare parts, consumables, technical services, and facility-related materials.

• Develop sourcing strategies for engineering spare parts, service contracts, and facility management requirements.

• Identify critical and long lead-time items and establish proactive sourcing plans.

• Optimize sourcing between OEMs, distributors, and local suppliers.

• Conduct RFQ/RFP processes and evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, responsiveness, quality, and cost competitiveness.

• Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles when evaluating supplier proposals, considering lifecycle cost, maintenance requirements, availability of spare parts, energy efficiency, and service reliability.

• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and contractual conditions.

• Establish Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) and framework agreements for recurring requirements.

• Manage supplier performance and develop alternative suppliers for critical categories.

• Monitor procurement spend against approved budgets and support cost optimization initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval matrices, and audit requirements.

• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Facility Management, QA, EHS, and Finance teams.

• Provide regular updates on procurement activities, supplier performance, supplier issues, and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 4–7 years of experience in Engineering Procurement, MRO Procurement, or Facility Management Procurement.

• Experience within an industrial manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of engineering spare parts, maintenance requirements, and facility-related procurement.

• Understanding of local and international MRO supplier markets.

• Ability to review technical specifications and identify suitable alternatives.

• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• Fluent in English.