Procurement Lead (Materials Management)

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Purpose: Lead and manage the MMT Buyers team to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and ethical procurement of materials, components, and services that support production and customer delivery requirements. Drive supplier performance, procurement excellence, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Area of Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and oversee MMT Buyers to achieve procurement and operational KPIs. Develop and execute procurement plans to ensure material availability and on-time delivery. Monitor purchase orders, supplier commitments, and material shortages to support production schedules. Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance to resolve material-related issues and ensure customer satisfaction. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through performance reviews, scorecards, and strategic initiatives. Develop procurement strategies aligned with business goals, supply continuity, and cost optimization. Establish policies and mitigation plans for supply risks and critical materials. Ensure compliance with ISO standards, company policies, and ethical procurement practices. Lead purchasing process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives. Act as a buyer when required to support business continuity and delivery commitments.