The position is responsible for supporting the efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement of goods and services at Lahore University of Management Sciences. The role manages procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor coordination, purchase order processing, and procurement documentation while ensuring adherence to institutional policies, internal controls, and operational requirements. The role also supports supplier relationship management, cost optimisation initiatives, and process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and service delivery across the University.

• Manage procurement activities from receipt of requisitions to purchase order issuance and vendor coordination.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with institutional policies, delegated authorities, and internal control requirements.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, service standards, and delivery timelines.
• Obtain quotations, conduct comparative evaluations, and support vendor selection processes.
• Coordinate with user departments to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely fulfilment of requests.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Support contract administration and maintain accurate procurement records and documentation. Coordinate with Finance and vendors regarding invoice processing and payment follow-up.
• Monitor supplier performance and support vendor evaluation and improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and process efficiency while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Maintain procurement reports, records, and trackers for audit and compliance purposes.
• Support inventory and operational teams, where required, to ensure continuity of supplies and services.
• Assist in updating procurement SOPs, templates, and process documentation.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to procurement operations.

• Familiarity with ERP/procurement systems and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills in a service-oriented environment.
• Understanding of procurement ethics, confidentiality, and internal control requirements.
• Sound understanding of procurement processes, sourcing, vendor management, procurement compliance, contract administration, and cost analysis.

• Integrity & Accountability
• Collaboration & Service Orientation
• Attention to Detail & Proactiveness
• Result Orientation

• Bachelor’s (Hons) degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline from a HEC-recognised institution. 

• At least 03 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with ERP/procurement systems and within a university or large institutional environment will be preferred.

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.