Procurement Manager

Job Description

Develops, manages, and supervises all aspects of procurement, including sourcing, purchasing, fabrication, logistics and related administration. Drive strategic supplier initiatives including supplier selection, development, consolidation and platforming methodologyA Procurement Manager sources products and services for a company. They create a buying strategy that takes into account the company budget and necessary supplies and then they find matching vendors. Their day includes meetings with superiors, like the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Generally, supervisors task Procurement Managers with finding suppliers that meet demands at the right price.
• Meet with supervisors and department heads to understand the needs across the company
• Forecast needs and supplies
• Review requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Review and negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers
• Delegate tasks to the procurement team (at a larger company)
Train new employees and support team members as necessary (at a larger company)
• Strong research skills
• • Analytical skills
• Ability to negotiate contracts
Proficiency in inventory and RFP management software

Keyskills :
researchmanagementrfpanalyticalsoftwarecontractsinventoryabilitystrongnegotiateskills