Procurement Manager

About This Role

This Procurement Manager role involves overseeing the acquisition of various materials, from sheet metal to packaging, for manufacturing operations. The position is ideal for a professional with a strong background in strategic sourcing and cost analysis within the electrical equipment or sheet metal fabrication industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of sheet metal, fabricated parts, copper/aluminium bus bars, hardware, insulation, and packaging materials
• Drive strategic sourcing, supplier selection, development, qualification, negotiations, and contract management
• Perform clean-sheet/should-cost analysis, BOM-level costing, and cost reduction initiatives
• Evaluate sheet metal processes, including laser cutting, CNC punching/bending, welding, tooling, and powder coating
• Lead supplier localization, alternate sourcing, value engineering, and procurement risk mitigation
• Ensure uninterrupted material supply, supplier quality, inventory efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to improve cost, quality, and productivity

Requirements

• 10-15 years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience in Busway, switchgear, panel building, electrical equipment, or sheet metal fabrication
• Strong hands-on expertise in sheet metal costing, clean-sheet costing, BOM cost breakdowns, tooling, and fabrication processes
• Knowledge of fabricated components and copper/aluminium bus-bar or conductor materials
• Experience in end-to-end plant procurement, supplier management, and supply continuity
• Proven experience in cost optimization, supplier localization, commercial negotiations, and cross-functional coordination