Procurement Manager

**Job Purpose**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Procurement Strategy & Leadership**:

- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company objectives for cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
- Lead the procurement function for **ACMV**projects, ensuring best practices in supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
- Provide constructive input to enhance the overall performance of the procurement department, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.

**Domestic and International Sourcing**:

- Source **HVAC equipment and materials**both **domestically and internationally**, identifying the most competitive suppliers while ensuring quality and compliance with project specifications.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers from various regions to secure cost-effective pricing and favorable terms.
- Stay informed of global market trends, pricing fluctuations, and new products to ensure competitive sourcing on a global scale.

**Technical Specification Review**:

- Collaborate with the **project team**and **Quantity Surveyors (QS)**to review technical specifications provided by suppliers.
- Ensure that supplier quotations align with the technical specifications given by the project or QS teams, allowing for accurate, **apple-to-apple comparisons**between suppliers.
- Conduct detailed evaluations of supplier bids, identifying any discrepancies or technical variations, and ensure that all products and materials meet project requirements.

**Team Management & Development**:

- Lead and mentor the procurement team, providing training and guidance to improve skills and knowledge within the team.
- Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment to drive team performance.
- Ensure proper delegation of tasks and oversee the team’s procurement activities, ensuring efficient processes and meeting project timelines.

**Import & Logistics Management**:

- Manage the importation of materials and equipment, ensuring compliance with international trade laws, tariffs, customs regulations, and transportation logistics.
- Oversee the coordination of shipping schedules, documentation, and delivery to meet project requirements.
- Ensure the efficient and cost-effective transport of materials while mitigating potential risks such as delays or additional costs.

**Vendor & Supplier Management**:

- Conduct vendor evaluations and negotiate contracts to secure the best terms, including pricing, delivery, and payment terms.
- Develop long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure continuous supply, quality improvement, and innovation.
- Implement performance management for suppliers, regularly reviewing their performance and taking corrective action as needed.

**Cost Control & Budgeting**:

- Work closely with project managers, QS team and finance teams to monitor procurement budgets, ensuring costs are kept within the approved limits.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations, and alternative materials or processes.

**Support for Domestic and Overseas Business**:

- Provide procurement support for both **domestic and overseas projects**, ensuring consistent procurement practices that meet project requirements regardless of location.
- Coordinate with international business units to ensure smooth procurement operations in multiple regions.
- Manage logistics for overseas procurement, ensuring compliance with local regulations and efficient material delivery to international project sites.

**Reporting & Compliance**:

- Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting on procurement activities, providing regular updates to senior management.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, as well as legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for the procurement team and suppliers.

**Key Requirements**:

- **Experience**: Minimum **8-10 years**of procurement experience, with at least **5 years in a lead procurement role within an EPC or EPCM contractor firm**, particularly in the **HVAC**or **ACMV**sectors.
- **Domestic & International Sourcing**: Demonstrated experience in **sourcing HVAC equipment and materials**both domestically and internationally, with strong supplier networks.
- **Technical Specification Expertise**: Ability to **review supplier quotations**and compare technical specifications to ensure alignment with project requirements and enable accurate comparisons.
- **Team Leadership**: Proven ability to **lead and train a procurement team**, fostering a high-performance culture.
- **Import Expertise**: Extensive experience managing the **import of materials**, including understanding of international trade regulations, customs, and logistics.
- **Industry Knowledge**: Deep understanding of **HVAC systems, equipment, and materials**, including market trends and supplier ecosystems.
- **Strategic T