Procurement Assistant Manager

OverviewTo act as the single point of accountability for procurement governance, commercial control and process integrity across the organization. The role ensures strict enforcement of the Delegation of Authority (DOA), continuous improvement of procurement policies and processes, strong internal controls and clean internal and external audit outcomes, while enabling operations through compliant and efficient procurement practices.Role DescriptionProcurement Governance & DOA EnforcementAct as the custodian of procurement governance and DOA compliance across the organizationEnsure all procurement activities strictly adhere to approved DOA thresholds and approval hierarchiesChallenge, block and escalate non-compliant procurement requests where requiredEnsure clear audit trails and approval documentation for all procurement transactionsProcurement Operations & Commercial ManagementOwn end-to-end procurement processes for Capex, Events, Services and Operational spendLead RFQs, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract recommendationsDrive value-for-money outcomes through effective negotiation and supplier selectionEstablish and maintain an approved vendor framework with performance monitoringSupport departments with compliant procurement planning while maintaining governance disciplineFinance Integration & Internal ControlsWork closely with Finance to align procurement with budgets, forecasts and cash flow planningSupport clean month-end closing by ensuring timely and accurate procurement reportingStrengthen first line internal controls related to procurement and expenditureEnsure procurement activities support financial reporting integrity and complianceInternal Audit, Risk & ComplianceAct as the primary procurement counterpart for Internal Audit and external auditorsProactively identify procurement related risks and implement mitigating controlsOwn procurement related audit findings, action plans and timely closureEnsure no repeat audit observations through sustained process discipline and control improvementsStakeholder Enablement (Non-Administrative)Partner with Operations, Events and other functions to enable timely and compliant procurementEducate, guide stakeholders on procurement policies, DOA requirements and best practicesBalance operational urgency with governance, risk and commercial disciplineQualificationsPrior experience in entertainment, live events, hospitality or similarly fast paced, deadline driven operational environments is strongly preferredBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Engineering8–12+ years of progressive procurement experience within governance driven organizationsStrong exposure to internal controls, DOA enforcement and audit intensive environmentsDemonstrated experience operating in environments subject to ADAA-level or equivalent regulatory audit scrutiny, including ownership of audit responses and closure of findingsProfessional procurement or governance certification preferred (CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CIA, CA/CPA/ACCA)Strong ERP procurement experience (Oracle Fusion strongly preferred)Strong reporting and analytical capability, with hands-on experience using Power BI, Power Query, and advanced Excel, to develop procurement dashboards, spend analytics, and actionable insights supporting informed decision-making by senior leadershipAbility to confidently challenge senior stakeholders and enforce compliance under pressureAble to work fast under pressure and willing to make tough decisions while managing multiple projects and priorities#J-18808-Ljbffr