Assistant Manager Procurement Intelligence & Operations

Role Summary

The Assistant Manager – Procurement Intelligence & Operations overlooks end-to-end procurement while driving data-informed decisions through market analysis and pricing insights.

The role combines operations management, team supervision, and real-time market advisory to ensure smooth multi-shift workflows, optimize costs, and guide effective buying decisions in a fast-paced environment, acting as a key link between teams, management, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Operations & Workflow Management

Oversee end-to-end procurement workflows across all shifts, ensuring timely execution and continuity.

Manage workload distribution, task prioritization, and resource allocation.

Ensure adherence to SOPs, policies, and procurement timelines.

Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, ensuring uninterrupted operations.

2. Market Intelligence & Pricing Optimization

Monitor market trends, price movements, and supply-demand dynamics.

Provide actionable insights on buying decisions (what, when, and at what price).

Guide procurement teams on pricing strategies to drive cost efficiency and margin improvement.

Support development of market tracking tools, analytics, and dashboards.

3. Team Leadership & Workforce Management

Supervise procurement teams, ensuring productivity, discipline, and KPI alignment.

Manage attendance, leave planning, and workforce utilization.

Provide coaching, training, and ongoing operational support.

Address performance gaps, team challenges, and day-to-day operational issues.

4. Stakeholder Coordination & Escalation Management

Coordinate with management and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment.

Act as the key escalation point for operational, team, and pricing-related issues.

Resolve workflow disruptions, delays, and high-priority challenges promptly.

Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure clear, timely communication.

5. Performance, Process Improvement & Governance

Monitor KPIs, prepare reports, and analyze performance trends to ensure target achievement.

Drive process improvements, standardization, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Support transformation projects, restructuring efforts, and system enhancements.

Ensure data accuracy, reporting integrity, documentation, and SOP compliance.

Profile Requirement;

Key Skills & Competencies

Product Knowledge, Market Intelligence & Analytical Thinking

Team Supervision, Performance Management & Stakeholder Management

Procurement Operations Management, Process Improvement & Problem Solving.

Technical Requirements

To be able to work with ERP systems, Inventory Systems etc.

Advanced Business Analytics Tools (MS Excel, Power BI, SQL etc.)

Microsoft 365 (MS Teams, MS Planner, MS Outlook etc.)

Academic or Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Economics, or a related field

A Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage

Certifications in data analytics, lean management, Six Sigma are an advantage

Professional Experience

5–8 years of experience in the related field

Proven experience in handling end-to-end procurement operations in a fast-paced environment

Strong exposure to market analysis, price tracking, and data-driven buying decisions

Experience in team supervision and cross-functional coordination