assistant procurement manager

Disabled American Veterans

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Department:</b></div><div>
720 &ndash; Procurement/National Headquarters</div></div><div><div><b><br>
Job Title:</b></div><div>
Assistant Procurement Manager</div></div><div><div><b><br>
Report to:</b></div><div>
Procurement Manager</div></div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Salary Grade:</b></div><div>
&yacute; &ndash; Grade 13</div><div>
($55,848.00 &ndash; $86,902.40/year)</div></div><div><div><b><br>
Type of position:</b></div><div>
 &yacute; Full-time o Part-time</div></div><div><div><b><br>
Minimum Hours: </b>40 Hrs. /Week</div><div>
&yacute; Exempt o Nonexempt</div></div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Job Summary: </b><i>The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
This position reports to the Procurement Manager of DAV National Headquarters. Plan, manage, and coordinate the activities of staff and related workers involved in purchasing, shipping and receiving materials, products, and services. Work closely with suppliers, customers, upper management, and internal departments when supervising day-to-day activities for the Procurement and Shipping &amp; Receiving teams.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Essential Functions:</b></div><ul><li>
Contributes to the bottom line of the organization by utilizing sourcing and negotiation skills to procure goods, materials, and services on favorable terms</li><li>
Serve as a backup for the full range of procurement business processes and approvals typically overseen by the manager</li><li>
Serve as primary procurement contact for all inventory purchases and/or routine mailings</li><li>
Source suppliers, establish relationships, and interview vendors to determine availability, lead times, and terms</li><li>
Serve as a contact to both vendor and department heads during projects until appropriate to transition to direct reports</li><li>
Supervise and coordinate personnel engaged in buying, selling, shipping, receiving, distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies</li><li>
Assist Manager with oversight of inventory, mailings, and fulfillment program lifecycles from the initial request, delivery and through final payment</li><li>
Supervise staff and outsourced functions associated with direct mail including product selection, inventory commitment, postage analysis, deadlines, marketing, and customer service with department heads</li><li>
Supervise staff and outsourced functions associated with the DAV Store including maximum liability, ecommerce, customer service, and reporting for management</li><li>
Supervise staff and vendor functions associated with the shipping and receiving processes to offer excellent customer service, efficient processes, and cost savings</li><li>
Manage physical inventory and/or cycle count procedures for procurement, shipping and receiving</li><li>
Ensure all department transactions are ethically and legally conducted while maintaining records of goods ordered and received</li><li>
Participate in the development of specifications for inventory, equipment, products, or substitute materials</li><li>
Manage vendor or contractor grievances, discrepancies, and claims. Escalate to leadership as required</li><li>
Work closely with accounting and shipping/receiving to troubleshoot issues</li><li>
Manage staff surrounding customer complaints or answer customers' questions regarding policies and procedures</li><li>
Manage the work of office, administrative, or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures correcting errors or problems</li><li>
Manage the implementation with staff of corporate or departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management</li><li>
Ensure all department employees are properly trained in the performance of their duties to include knowledge and understanding of the ERP system</li><li>
Perform supervisory functions related to timekeeping system, evaluations, personnel matters, and operational effectiveness of direct reports</li><li>
Assure staff complies with DAV policies and procedures</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned by management</li></ul></div></div><br>
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Essential Skills and Experience:</b></div><div><ul><li>
A Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or a minimum of three years practical experience in purchasing and inventory</li><li>
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communications skills and mathematical skills</li><li>
Possess strong management and administrative skills</li><li>
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, and ERP software</li><li>
Credentials as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) by the American Purchasing Society is preferred</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Degree of Supervision:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Position is responsible for a 3- 6 person team</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Physical Demands and Work Environment: </b><i>The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</i></div><br>
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Physical Demands: Job requires sitting up to four hours a day and standing six to eight hours a day. Body movement primarily in hand and arm functions associated with normal office activities. Hand and eye coordination and hand dexterity is required for handwriting and keyboarding over prolonged periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires occasional lifting and/or carrying of no more than 25 pounds, and bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling.</li><li>
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Assistant Procurement Manager

City of Sunrise

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div><br>
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<b>NATURE OF WORK</b><br>
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This is highly responsible managerial work within a centralized purchasing operation.<br>
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An employee in this classification is responsible for serving as assistant to the Procurement Manager in planning, directing and supervising activities in a centralized, computerized, municipal purchasing operation. Responsibilities include planning, supervising and coordinating the work of employees performing highly technical and analytical procurement contracting work that supports procurement activities in the following areas (including but not limited to): purchase/change order processing, contract compliance, maintenance of contract, maintenance of vendor records, or general administrative support. Incumbent provides technical expertise concerning bid specifications and complex purchasing activities, preparation of Agenda Request Items and draft resolutions, preparation of Request for Proposals, and preparation of Evaluation Committee Reports. The employee reviews bid and contract documents prepared by outside consultants, conducts pre-bid conferences and trains other City departments in the use of computerized purchasing methods. Under administrative direction, the employee is required to exercise extensive initiative and independent judgment, completing assignments of a highly complex and technical nature. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through observation, conferences, reports submitted and results obtained.</div></div><p></p>
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<b>ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS</b><br>
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Assists the Purchasing Manager in planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, directing and supervising departmental activities and programs; monitors effectiveness of programs and procedures; serves as technical advisor and provides professional assistance to the Purchasing Manager.</li><li>
Provides administrative and technical supervision in directing procurement and administrative operations as well as formulating, implementing and monitoring policies and programs.</li><li>
Assists in the procurement of Professional Services, major purchases, term contracts, consolidation of purchases for commonly used items, and final documents recommending bid awards for City Manager and Commission approval.</li><li>
Directs and supervises a staff of buyers and clerical employees engaged in a variety of procurement processes, including analysis of purchase requisitions, clarifying of purchasing requirements and specifications, conducting pre-bid conferences, preparation of formal bid documents, coordination of bid evaluation processes, and maintaining contact with vendors and various City departments.</li><li>
Conducts pre-bid conferences with prospective bidders in complex purchases, provides technical expertise concerning contract specifications and presides at formal bid openings as needed.</li><li>
Advises departmental officials on price factors, vendor reliability, supply sources, defining of specifications and related procurement inquiries.</li><li>
Conducts meetings with vendors to resolve problems of delivery, price fluctuations, possible specification changes and related problems.</li><li>
Assists with Analyzes pertinent market trends and conditions which impact on City purchasing activities with regard to product lines, innovations, availability, reliability, cost, discount items and other factors; determines the necessity for vendor insurance certificates in conjunction with Risk Management.</li><li>
Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates.</li><li>
May be required to provide a combination of duties as noted herein, coupled with other duties as assigned, in the completion of special projects or when staffing needs require.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2></div><br>
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<b>EDUCATION</b><br>
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor Degree in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field.</li><li>
An advanced degree highly preferred</li><li><b>
PROOF OF THE </b><b>HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION </b><b>MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION</b><b>. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)</b></li></ul><div><br>
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<b>EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING</b><br>
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Considerable progressively responsible experience involving large-scale centralized, computerized purchasing of a variety of commodities, including the development and evaluation of RFPs.</li><li>
Related supervisory experience required.</li><li>
Government experience required.</li></ul><div><br>
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<b>PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
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Certification as a Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), Certification as a Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) by NIGP, or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM.</li></ul><div><br>
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
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<b>Physical</b>:</div><div></div><div><br>
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Light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to twenty pounds.</li></ul><br>
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Work Environment:</b><br>
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 Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.</li></ul><br>
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Sensory:</b><br>
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The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div><br>
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<b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b><br>
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Extensive knowledge of the principles, ethical standards and priorities of governmental municipal purchasing laws, City Charter, City Code, regulations and procedures.</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of large-scale purchasing methods and procedures in a wide variety of commodities and services.</li><li>
Ability to draft moderate to complex, non-routine contractual instruments.</li><li>
Working knowledge of public procurement practices and procedures.</li><li>
Ability to analyze data and prepare recommendations.</li><li>
Working knowledge of contracting concepts applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations.</li><li>
Strong to excellent analytical and communication skills (writing and verbal).</li><li>
Use of independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues.</li><li>
Ability to excel within the team environment.</li><li>
Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of specifications, grades, qualities, supply sources and market factors of assigned commodity categories frequently required by City departments.</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of computers and computerized purchasing systems.</li><li>
Ability to research and evaluate procurement methods and programs; plan, direct and implement programs and methods to efficiently perform the procurement function.</li><li>
Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a staff of subordinate professional and clerical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high moral.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, City employees, vendors, the press and the general public.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Unilever

<div><p><b>Job Title:</b> Global Assistant Procurement Manager &ndash; Inorganics<br>
<b>Location:</b> Mumbai HO<br>
<b>Function:</b> Procurement<br>
<b>Req ID:</b> R-1171693</p><p></p><p><b>
SUMMARY</b><br>
No matter who you are, or where in the world you are, the chances are that our products are a familiar part of your daily routine.<br>
Every day, around the world, people reach for Unilever products. Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we've grown into one of the world's most successful consumer goods companies. In fact, 150 million times a day, someone somewhere chooses a Unilever product.<br>
Look in your fridge, kitchen, or on the bathroom shelf, laundry room and you&rsquo;re bound to see one of our well-known brands. We create, market and distribute the products that people choose to feed their families and keep themselves and their homes clean and fresh.<br>
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<b>MAIN BUSINESS CONTEXT</b><br>
With a spend of EUR 140M&euro;+, Silicates portfolio, include Sodium Silicate, Silica, Zeolite, and Calcium carbonate which are key raw materials for our Home Care as well as Personal Care business and is a part of Inorganics portfolio. Consumption is spread across regions with a large number of global, regional and local suppliers.<br>
Portfolio requires deep understanding in a value chain e.g. feedstock, energy and utilities also cost model to improve or identify any opportunity through value chain.<br>
Apart of this need to have full understanding of feedstocks movement and its demand supply outlooks as a key driver to should-cost modelling.<br>
Energy &amp; Logistics costs form a large portion of the delivered costs and is an important aspect for the portfolio especially inland transportation cost for Silicates.<br>
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<b>MAIN JOB PURPOSE:</b><br>
Provide support and contribute to procurement initiatives for the portfolio assigned</p><div><b><br>
Key Accountabilities:</b><br>
<ul><li>Responsible for delivery of Procurement Key Performance Indicators&rsquo; such as Value Improvement Programs, Innovation Delivery, Payment Terms Extension, Cost Target, Gross Margin Improvement, Traceability &amp; Sustainability, etc. in line with sourcing strategies and compliance management</li><li>Support security of key materials through the development of contingency plans and alternative materials/suppliers, working with RD, market team and suppliers.</li><li>Monitors material report to update market pricing and read commentaries to maintain record of supply-demand balances</li><li>Close working with Suppliers and consuming countries to ensure material availability.</li><li>Responsible for pricing accuracy together with other members of the Regional/Global team and responsible for Price Forecast maintenance</li><li>Support in engaging with R&amp;D for alternate material approvals / formulation changes, and at times lead regional implementation of global projects involving Inorganics.</li><li>Support delivery of cost savings (NMCI) in line with sourcing strategies and compliance management.</li><li>Support Procurement Manager with the tendering process and the subsequent benchmarking and total cost analysis</li><li>Support operation complexity reduction programs</li><li>Continuously improve ways of working e.g. more efficient ways of handling data, thereby close co-operation with Enterprise support and Capability Teams</li><li>Support the management and maintenance of supplier relationships also internal relationship with market team</li><li>Support compliance initiative, e.g. contract management, SQA/RS, specs etc.</li><li>Support Procurement manager with creating and landing portfolio strategy and other key portfolio projects</li></ul><br>
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KEY REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
<ul><li>3-5 years of experience in Buying or Procurement preferably in Chemicals</li><li>Experience in Finance (Costing &amp; Pricing) is a plus</li><li>Basic understanding of International Trade &ndash; Duties, Taxes, and etc.</li><li>Good understanding of suppliers and the external competitive environment in Inorganics industry would be a plus.</li><li>Experience in being accountable for target delivery.</li><li>Excellent Excel/Presentation skills</li><li>Good Analytical and Communication Skills</li><li>Able to work in fast paced environment and manage timelines</li><li>Good at stakeholders management for both of internal and external</li><li>Be a person who think out of the box with disruptive idea</li></ul></div><p></p><p><i>
All official offers from Unilever are issued only via our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Offers from individuals or unofficial sources may be fraudulent - please verify before proceeding</i><i>.</i></p></div>

Assistant Procurement manager - Inorganics

Systems Limited

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  1) Negotiating and contracting
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   Equipped with a Bachelors&rsquo; Degree, preferably with a background in Procurement, Finance, Business Administration, or Engineering
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   5-7 years of working experience in Procurement is required
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   Good command of Microsoft Excel
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   Support the negotiation process for goods and/or services required by tactical &amp; strategic collaborators, ensuring compliance with landscape and purchasing policy.
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   Identify and secure the best suppliers available in the market, ensuring favourable terms for the company based on criteria such as:
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   The role requires evaluating overall value based on cost factors (price, freight, payment terms), product attributes (quality, durability, design, performance, cost-efficiency), and service elements (timely delivery, warranty, after-sales support, and maintenance).
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   Ensure on-time delivery and quality of information required by the Local and Regional teams.
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   Monitor and evaluate the performance of suppliers to ensure organizational needs are met in terms of goods and services.
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   Research and identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and evaluate their suitability based on quality, cost, reliability, and other relevant factors.
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   Maintain visibility through the Purchasing system on price lists negotiated with suppliers, contracts, and SLAs.
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   Update the procurement system with price agreements, suppliers, payment terms, and delivery timelines.
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   Conduct daily reviews of demand requests by end users and update the system upon receipt of the statement of work (SOW).
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   Collaborate effectively with collaborators to ensure understanding of requirements.
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   Leverage experience in COUPA (or any ERP platform) as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
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   Previous experience in procurement is required.
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   Analytics and Reporting Experience
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   Support in generating spend and compliance reports for governance purposes.
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   Lead monthly governance meetings, ensuring flawless execution and adherence to objectives.
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JK builders

<p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Assist in procurement planning and <b>vendor management</b></p><p>Maintain purchase records and documentation</p><p>Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery</p><p>Support procurement manager in negotiations and contracts</p><p><b>Supply Chain Management</b></p><p><b>MS WORD, MS EXCEL IS COMPULSORY. </b></p><p><b>Should be proficient in both.</b></p><p><b>Accommodation and lunch will be provided from Company.</b></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs40,000.00 - Rs50,000.00 per month</p><p>Ability to commute/relocate:</p><ul><li>Lahore: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel ? </li><li>Salary range is 40k-55k . R u up for this?</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>procurement: 2 years (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Tuljai Infratech Private Limited.,

<p><b>Job Summary</b>The Procurement Manager oversees end-to-end purchasing activities for civil, structural, and infrastructure projects. This includes identifying project needs, sourcing raw materials, negotiating high-value contracts, and managing the supply chain to prevent project delays.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategic Sourcing:</b> Develop and execute project-specific procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery schedules.</li><li><b>Vendor &amp; Subcontractor Management:</b> Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and specialized subcontractors; maintain a qualified vendor database.</li><li><b>Negotiation &amp; Contracting:</b> Lead negotiations for favorable prices, credit terms, and service levels; manage drafting and review of legal contracts in coordination with legal teams.</li><li><b>Material Planning:</b> Collaborate with site engineers and project managers to forecast material requirements and ensure on-time delivery of long-lead items.</li><li><b>Cost Control &amp; Budgeting:</b> Monitor market trends for volatile materials (e.g., steel, fuel) and perform cost analysis to align with project budgets.</li><li><b>Inventory &amp; Logistics:</b> Oversee warehouse inventory levels and coordinate logistics to ensure materials reach construction sites efficiently.</li><li><b>Compliance &amp; Risk Management:</b> Ensure all procurement activities comply with industry regulations (e.g., FIDIC, safety standards) and develop risk mitigation plans for supply shortages.</li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><b>Education:</b> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in <b>Civil Engineering</b>, Construction Management, or Supply Chain Management; an MBA is often preferred.</li><li><b>Experience:</b> Typically 5&ndash;10+ years of procurement experience specifically within the <b>construction, EPC, or infrastructure sectors</b>.</li><li><b>Software Skills:</b> Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., <b>SAP, Oracle, NetSuite</b>) and advanced MS Excel for data analysis.</li><li><b>Certifications:</b> Professional certifications such as <b>CPSM</b> (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or <b>CIPS</b> (Chartered Institute of Procurement &amp; Supply) are highly valued.</li></ul><p><b>Key Skills</b></p><ul><li><b>Technical Knowledge:</b> Deep understanding of construction materials, specifications, and manufacturing processes.</li><li><b>Negotiation:</b> Exceptional ability to secure advantageous terms while maintaining long-term supplier partnerships.</li><li><b>Analytical Thinking:</b> Skills in spend analysis, price forecasting, and performance metric tracking.</li><li><b>Leadership:</b> Ability to lead a team of buyers and collaborate with cross-functional departments like Finance and Site Engineering.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: ₹20,130.69 - ₹68,479.68 per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Faiza Saqlain

<p>with extensive experience in ladies&rsquo; fashion fabric procurement. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in sourcing fabrics specifically for women&rsquo;s wear, along with excellent vendor coordination skills.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Procure fabrics for ladies&rsquo; fashion collections (formal, luxury pret, bridal, etc.).</p><p>Coordinate with fabric vendors for sourcing and sampling.</p><p>Follow up on fabric approvals, pricing, and delivery schedules.</p><p>Ensure fabric quality, shade consistency, and compliance with design requirements.</p><p>Requirements:</p><p>Proven experience in ladies&rsquo; wear fabric procurement (mandatory).</p><p>Strong understanding of women&rsquo;s fashion fabrics, textures, and trends.</p><p>Excellent vendor dealing, negotiation, and follow-up skills.</p><p>Ability to work in a fast-paced fashion environment.</p><p>How to Apply:</p><p>Interested candidates may send their resume to hr@faizasaqlain.pk with the subject &ldquo;Assistant Fabric Procurement Manager.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs80,000.00 - Rs130,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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