Assistant Manager - Procurement, Mumbai

Who is Turner & Townsend? All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors. Our purpose: Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world. The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years. Our values: Love a challenge:  We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time. Stronger together:  We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone. Bring out the best in everyone:  We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Manager - Procurement Audit to evaluate procurement processes, ensure compliance with company policies, identify control gaps, and recommend process improvements. The role will work closely with Procurement, Finance, Projects, and Business stakeholders to strengthen procurement governance, mitigate risks, and ensure operational efficiency across sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and vendor management activities. Key Responsibilities Procurement Audit & Compliance Conduct audits of procurement and sourcing activities to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Review procurement transactions, purchase orders, contracts, rate agreements, and vendor selection processes. Assess adherence to delegation of authority (DOA), approval matrices, and procurement controls. Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and potential risk areas within procurement operations. Risk Assessment & Controls Evaluate procurement risks related to vendor onboarding, contract management, bidding processes, and purchase execution. Perform testing of key procurement controls and monitor corrective actions. Review procurement spend patterns and identify exceptions, anomalies, and non-compliance issues. Recommend practical control enhancements and process improvements. Vendor & Contract Audits Audit vendor selection, empanelment, evaluation, and performance management processes. Review contractual compliance and adherence to agreed commercial terms. Verify supporting documentation related to RFQs, bids, negotiations, comparative statements, and approvals. Data Analytics & Reporting Analyze procurement data to identify trends, leakage, savings opportunities, and compliance exceptions. Prepare audit reports with findings, root-cause analysis, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations. Develop dashboards and MIS reports for management review. Track closure of audit observations and remediation plans. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Projects, Legal, and Business teams during audits. Conduct audit discussions and closing meetings with stakeholders. Support management in implementing best practices and procurement governance frameworks. Experience 5-8 years of experience in Procurement Audit, Internal Audit, Procurement Operations, Supply Chain Controls, or Risk Management. Experience in manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, real estate, engineering, EPC, or project-driven organizations preferred. Exposure to procurement lifecycle audits, vendor audits, and contract compliance reviews. Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at  www.turnerandtownsend.com/   Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:  Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. 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