e-Procurement Manager

Job Summary :

The E-Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing all digital procurement activities including e-tendering, e-auction, supplier onboarding, and contract management through ERP / e-procurement platforms. The role focuses on driving procurement digitization, improving supplier engagement, ensuring process compliance, and delivering cost savings through technology-driven sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in procurement automation tools and a solid understanding of sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management practices.

Key Responsibilities :

• Implement and manage e-procurement and e-tendering systems (SAP Ariba, Oracle, Jaggaer, etc.)
• Oversee digital sourcing, RFP / RFQ processes, and online negotiations (e-auctions).
• Ensure transparency, compliance, and adherence to procurement policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for requirement planning and approvals.
• Evaluate suppliers based on performance metrics and maintain vendor databases.
• Train users and vendors on e-procurement systems and troubleshoot process issues.
• Monitor KPIs such as cost savings, turnaround time, and procurement cycle efficiency.
• Identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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