Procurement Manager

Debono Group is seeking a proactive and driven Procurement Manager to establish and manage a centralized procurement function across the Group's business units, including automotive, storage systems, and real estate.

This role will be responsible for developing procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, controlling purchasing activities, and ensuring cost-effective procurement practices across the organization. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating structure, improving efficiencies, and supporting operational requirements through effective sourcing and purchasing management.

• Establish and develop procurement policies, procedures, and controls across the Group.

• Create and maintain a centralized procurement function to support multiple business units.

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, purchase orders, and contract administration.

• Consolidate purchasing requirements to achieve cost savings and improve purchasing efficiencies.

• Ensure all purchasing activities are carried out in accordance with company policies and approval processes.

• Work closely with department heads to understand and forecast procurement requirements.

• Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with existing vendors.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, service agreements, and contracts to achieve best value for the business.

• Establish supplier performance measures and conduct regular supplier reviews.

• Maintain an approved supplier database and ensure all supplier documentation is up to date.

• Resolve supplier-related issues and ensure service levels are consistently achieved.

• Work with operational teams to monitor stock requirements and maintain appropriate inventory levels.

• Identify opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements.

• Monitor purchasing expenditure and support budget control initiatives.

• Assist in reducing waste, overstocking, and unnecessary spending across business units.

• Introduce best practices and continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

• Develop procurement reporting and tracking mechanisms to improve visibility and accountability.

• Ensure procurement records, contracts, and documentation are maintained accurately.

• Support the implementation of procurement systems and tools where required.

• Ensure procurement practices comply with company policies and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Promote ethical sourcing and supplier compliance standards.

• Identify procurement risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, or supplier management.

• Experience setting up or improving procurement processes and controls is highly desirable.

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

• Experience managing procurement budgets and cost-saving initiatives.

• Strong commercial and financial awareness.

• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Ability to influence stakeholders across different business functions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and procurement/ERP systems.

We're looking for someone who can build structure where needed, establish best-practice procurement processes, and become the key point of contact for purchasing activities across the Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys creating systems, improving efficiency, and delivering measurable cost savings while supporting the continued growth of the business.