Assistant Manager - Procurement

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

Division: Apparel Function: Procurement Status: Full-time Location: Madurai

Role Purpose

- 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.

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

- 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.