Assistant Manager Indirect Procurement

Job Overview

The Assistant Manager Indirect Procurement executes tactical purchasing for lower-value indirect goods and services, helping business teams obtain what they need through compliant and efficient channels. The role works with preferred suppliers, evaluates requests, obtains quotations and supports supplier selection and contracting. It also helps improve the buying experience by identifying catalogue opportunities, standardizing repeat purchases and supporting automation. The assistant manager ensures that transactions are properly documented and routed for the required approvals while providing responsive service to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage lower-value tactical purchases within assigned thresholds and follow the approved supplier and purchasing process.
• Review business requests, clarify specifications and identify suitable suppliers from approved or preferred supplier lists.
• Request quotations, compare offers, support negotiations and document supplier-selection decisions.
• Create or coordinate supplier records and ensure compliance checks are completed before purchasing activity proceeds.
• Use SAP Ariba or other e-sourcing tools to support RFQs, purchase orders, approvals and order changes.
• Support contract templates, catalogue content and vendor information that make routine buying more consistent.
• Identify recurring purchase needs and recommend opportunities for standardization, automation and improved catalogue coverage.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Procurement, Legal or a comparable discipline.
• Basic practical experience in supplier selection, negotiation and contracting is required.
• Experience with low- or medium-spend procurement is an advantage.
• Good English communication and the ability to evaluate technical requirements and supplier responses.

Skills and Competencies

The role calls for a proactive, solution-oriented team player with strong organization and attention to detail. The assistant manager should communicate confidently with requesters and suppliers, manage tasks accurately and understand the importance of compliance. Analytical ability supports quotation comparisons and buying decisions.