Assistant Manager - Procurement

Job Title: Asst. Manager – Procurement (Band 6)

Division: Apparel

Function: Procurement
Status: Full-time
Location: Madurai

Role Purpose

1. Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of procurement policies, processes, and compliance standards across all procurement activities, ensuring alignment with internal controls and ethical standards.

2. Act as the internal compliance champion for the Procurement team.

3. Manage the end-to-end Supplier Code auditing process for India.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

• Ensure Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities comply with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop internal audit checklists and conduct regular system/process audits and compliance reviews within Procurement.

2. Policy & Process Management

• Assist in the implementation of Procurement policies, and in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and checklists.

• Share knowledge with team members regarding system and process compliance.

• Identify areas of improvement and recommend enhancements to existing procurement procedures.

3. Training & Awareness

• Conduct training sessions to enhance compliance awareness among the Procurement team and internal stakeholders.

• Act as the primary point of contact for procurement compliance queries and guidance.

• Manage internal audits, including Global Internal Audit (GIA) and Controllership reviews.

• Identify procurement-related risks and collaborate with internal teams to implement mitigation strategies.

4. System & Data Management

• Generate compliance dashboards and management reports for internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure Procurement compliance requirements are understood and adhered to.

• Maintain strong communication channels with Legal, Audit, Finance, and other relevant departments.

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