Assistant Manager Procurement

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

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

Role Purpose

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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.

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Act as the internal compliance champion for the Procurement team.

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Manage the end-to-end Supplier Code auditing process for India.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

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Ensure Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities comply with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

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Develop internal audit checklists and conduct regular system/process audits and compliance reviews within Procurement.

2. Policy & Process Management

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Assist in the implementation of Procurement policies, and in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and checklists.

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Share knowledge with team members regarding system and process compliance.

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Identify areas of improvement and recommend enhancements to existing procurement procedures.

3. Training & Awareness

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Conduct training sessions to enhance compliance awareness among the Procurement team and internal stakeholders.

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Act as the primary point of contact for procurement compliance queries and guidance.

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Manage internal audits, including Global Internal Audit (GIA) and Controllership reviews.

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Identify procurement-related risks and collaborate with internal teams to implement mitigation strategies.

4. System & Data Management

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Generate compliance dashboards and management reports for internal stakeholders.

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Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure Procurement compliance requirements are understood and adhered to.

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Maintain strong communication channels with Legal, Audit, Finance, and other relevant departments.

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