Assistant Manager Supply Chain

Key Accountabilities
- Support end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring purchases and operational requirements are completed efficiently, within approved budgets, and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers and contractors through competitive sourcing, quotation analysis, and tendering processes.
- Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors, including negotiation of bids, pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions to achieve optimal value for the organization.
- Prepare, process, and maintain procurement and contractual documentation, including purchase orders, agreements, approvals, supplier records, and supporting documentation.
- Process vendor invoices and coordinate their submission to Finance, ensuring all required purchase orders, approvals, and supporting documents are complete for timely payment processing.
- Monitor supplier performance across quality, service, delivery, reliability, and commercial parameters, and follow up on corrective actions where required.
- Conduct procurement and supply chain risk assessments, compile relevant data, and prepare reports identifying potential risks, mitigation measures, and areas requiring management attention.
- Monitor inventory levels, stock movements, and demand patterns to support inventory optimization, minimize stockouts, and control carrying costs.
- Coordinate transportation, receiving, distribution, delivery, and warehouse-related activities to ensure timely and accurate movement and availability of goods.
- Analyze procurement and supply chain data and performance metrics to identify inefficiencies, cost-saving opportunities, process gaps, and areas for continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the standardization and improvement of procurement, tendering, and supply chain processes by supporting the implementation of best practices and more efficient workflows.
- Manage procurement requirements for marketing initiatives, events, activations, promotions, and other company-wide projects, ensuring timely sourcing and achievement of project milestones.
- Coordinate with internal departments, mall management, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve procurement and supply chain issues and ensure smooth operational continuity.
- Support supplier audits and operational assessments to ensure compliance with agreed standards, service requirements, quality expectations, and organizational procedures.
- Ensure adherence to applicable safety requirements, ethical procurement practices, compliance standards, and organizational policies across procurement and supply chain activities.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Behaviors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and modeling.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical skills in supply chain management practices, procurement strategies, and inventory control techniques.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, record-keeping, and documentation.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity in all aspects of work.
Last Date To Apply 13 October, 2026