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Assistant Manager – Procurement (Mechanical)

Karachi, Pakistan

Job Opportunity: Assistant Manager – Procurement (Mechanical)

Location: Karachi
Gender: Open to all (female candidates encouraged to apply)
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an HEC recognized institute/university
Experience: 1–4 years
Preferred Age Range: 26–29 years

Key Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and qualify suppliers for mechanical components including machining, fabrication, castings, pumps, valves, and catalogue items.
Estimate costs and quantities based on engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Conduct vendor assessments, capability evaluations, testing, and market visits to ensure supplier reliability.
Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle: RFQs, bid evaluation, negotiation, and purchase order issuance.
Ensure on-time deliveries and coordinate supplier payment cycles.
Collaborate with plant teams for material reconciliation, supply chain challenges, and procurement documentation.
Maintain accurate vendor records, contracts, and master data in MIS systems.
Interpret engineering drawings to support effective sourcing and procurement decisions.
Work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating ownership and accountability.
Leverage local market knowledge to identify cost-effective and reliable sourcing opportunities.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of mechanical components, fabrication, machining processes, and supplier sourcing.
Hands-on experience in procurement processes: RFQs, bid evaluation, price negotiation, and PO management.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications for accurate procurement planning.
Expertise in vendor assessment, qualification, and supplier development.
Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and strict deadlines.